Dental Dispensary Tech (Dispensary Tech)

Department

DENTISTRY-BUILDING SUPPORT SER (IN-DSBL-IUINA)

Department Information

The Indiana University (IU) School of Dentistry has been advancing oral health in the state and beyond since 1879, when it was founded as the Indiana Dental College. Over the past 140 years, we've become a national leader in preparing oral health professionals, conducting innovative research that has an impact on patients and the profession, and providing patient-centered care.

Job Summary

• Dispenses clinic supplies, materials, and instruments for all patient care activity and preclinical activity.
• Prepares various packages and kits for distribution, and ensures tracking of assets.
• Ensures proper utilization and compliance with clinic equipment loan policies and procedures.
• Takes inventory of instruments and maintains inventory level and records. Identifies and replaces instruments as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

Preferred

• Graduate from dental assisting program

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years of related experience

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient in written and verbal communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Highly thorough and dependable

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires sedentary work as well as extended durations of moving about the workplace. It requires the ability to move objects and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and the ability to discern between various objects and devices and to position patients. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

IU School of Dentistry

Indianapolis, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$16 - $18 per hour, based on experience.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Intermediate

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Health Services

Job Family: Clinic Operations

Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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