Dental Sealant Technician

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Working for the Healthy Smiles Sealant Program (HSSP), this position will oversee the transport of portable dental equipment and supplies to and from schools in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. As needed, the technician will be responsible for the maintenance of the equipment and vehicle.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Work with dental coordinator to determine scheduling of pickup and delivery of dental equipment and supplies to the schools each day, prior to the start of the program. (6%) Pick up appropriate quantity of daily supplies and dental equipment (portable patient and provider/assistant chairs, lights, and compressors) from storage facility and deliver to scheduled schools. (25%) Working with the custodian and other community dentistry employees to set up all necessary equipment at the school and performing on-site repairs as needed throughout the school visit. (20%) At completion of screening and sealant application, disassemble and repack all dental equipment and unused supplies from site-school and return to storage facility. (25%) Maintain and repair portable dental equipment on a regular cycle. This includes suction, and air/water on compressor units, any necessary repairs on portable chairs and lights, participate in the annual inventory, and order all necessary supplies for equipment maintenance and update. (14%) Maintain vehicle as needed. This will include being responsible for drop-offs and timely return of the rented vehicles, keeping vehicles filled with gas and providing information for the vehicles to be insured through the university. (6%)

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform other duties as assigned. (4%)

CONTACTS

Department: Daily contact with chairman, faculty, staff and students to exchange program information. University: Daily contact with security, plant services to exchange information. External: Daily contact with Cleveland Metropolitan School District personnel for program administration. Students: Daily contact with sealant program students and dental students for program administration.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no direct supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: 1 to 1.5 years of related experience required. Experience with dental equipment (compressor, air/water syringe, portable lights) preferred. Education/Licensing: High School education required. Valid Driver's License required.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Ability to repair dental equipment (compressor, air/water syringe, portable lights) and maintain transport vehicle. Demonstrated history of successful support, education, and advocacy for all students, aligned with the values, mission, and messaging of the university, while adhering to the staff policy on conflict of commitment and interest. Ability to meet consistent attendance. Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors and customers face to face. Ability to drive cargo van.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position will be required to load and unload the dental equipment from storage to a cargo van to the Cleveland Metropolitan Schools. Depending on the school, it may require carrying equipment up some stairs. Heavy lifting, up to 50 lbs., will be required. Depending on the weather, the driving conditions may play a factor in the road conditions getting to the schools. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Minnesota School of Dentistry