Ohio State University
Dispensing Assistant
The Ohio State University College of Dentistry seeks a Dispensing Assistant to join the patient care team in Clinic Administration to support the Dental Clinics. The College's Dispensing Unit in Clinic Administration is an important function in the health care delivery system, providing a high level of customer service focusing on safe, effective and efficient dispensing/sterilization services to the college clinics. The Ohio State University College of Dentistry is the fourth largest public dental school in the United States and it is the only public dental school in Ohio. The college is divided into ten divisions with all major ADA-recognized dental specialties represented. The college has approximately 600 students in its undergraduate and graduate programs. The Ohio State University is proud to be a premier employer that provides an exceptional total rewards package including medical, dental, vision and many other 'hidden' benefits. Our competitive benefits package is offered to all eligible faculty and staff in order to attract, develop and retain top performers eager to share their talent, time and success. The Dispensing Assistant assists students and faculty in the provision of patient care activities and/or simulation activities by dispensing a high volume of supplies and equipment in a fast paced clinical environment; dispenses instruments/equipment/materials to dental and dental hygiene students in eight predoctoral clinics according to departmental standards; stocks/orders supplies for dispensary areas and clinical cabinets, accurately scans out/in equipment and instrument cassettes dispensed utilizing the college tracking system or if necessary by established manual process; transports instruments/equipment/materials to/from dispensaries and examines returned equipment, instrument cassettes, bur blocks and other items returned for wear, damage or missing elements. Receives a high volume of contaminated instruments/equipment throughout the work day, inspects to ensure integrity/transports to Central Sterilization; takes quarterly inventory; cleans student back labs daily; heat seals dispensary supplies; follows OSHA, HIPAA, and college safety and infection control procedures. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm - Candidate must be able to work nights and/or weekends as needed for college events. Pay Range: $18.37 - 23.99/per hour, based on education and experience. Physical Requirements: Candidate must be able to: work nights and/or weekends as needed for college events; frequent lifting/pulling/pushing up to 50lbs; frequent bending/twisting/turning/reaching below knees and above shoulders; and involves frequent standing/sitting/walking. Lead needs to have use of both hands, as well as dexterity in the fingers and the ability to manipulate instruments, equipment and materials. Other specific requirements include color spectrum differentiation; manual dexterity/motor coordination, hand-eye coordination, physical communications; visual acuity and communication/language development. Individuals in this position may be exposed to the following: bloodborne pathogens; chemical hazards (skin irritants); vibrating equipment; use of sharp instruments; and latex. Education/Experience Qualifications: Required - High School Diploma or GED; 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred; 3 months experience/courses in dental office practices and procedures; 3 months experience/courses in dental operatory practices and procedures; 3 months experience/courses in four-handed assisting techniques; 3 months experience/courses in inventory record-keeping; 3 months experience in care of dental equipment; 1 month experience in using a computer. MUST PASS HEALTH STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS PRESCRIBED BY LAW PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT (e.g., hepatitis, vaccination series and TB test). Desired - Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to consistently contribute to and work within a fast-paced team environment. Technical school or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of dental technology, terminology, office practices and procedures, inventory recordkeeping procedures, infection control procedures, sterilization procedures, OSHA and HIPAA, dental nomenclature, products and instruments. Experience using a personal computer and Microsoft Office to generate a variety of materials ranging from basic to complex; experience in customer service setting; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to consistently contribute to and work within a fast-paced team environment.
The Ohio State University College of Dentistry seeks a Dispensing Assistant to join the patient care team in Clinic Administration to support the Dental Clinics. The College's Dispensing Unit in Clinic Administration is an important function in the health care delivery system, providing a high level of customer service focusing on safe, effective and efficient dispensing/sterilization services to the college clinics. The Ohio State University College of Dentistry is the fourth largest public dental school in the United States and it is the only public dental school in Ohio. The college is divided into ten divisions with all major ADA-recognized dental specialties represented. The college has approximately 600 students in its undergraduate and graduate programs. The Ohio State University is proud to be a premier employer that provides an exceptional total rewards package including medical, dental, vision and many other 'hidden' benefits. Our competitive benefits package is offered to all eligible faculty and staff in order to attract, develop and retain top performers eager to share their talent, time and success. The Dispensing Assistant assists students and faculty in the provision of patient care activities and/or simulation activities by dispensing a high volume of supplies and equipment in a fast paced clinical environment; dispenses instruments/equipment/materials to dental and dental hygiene students in eight predoctoral clinics according to departmental standards; stocks/orders supplies for dispensary areas and clinical cabinets, accurately scans out/in equipment and instrument cassettes dispensed utilizing the college tracking system or if necessary by established manual process; transports instruments/equipment/materials to/from dispensaries and examines returned equipment, instrument cassettes, bur blocks and other items returned for wear, damage or missing elements. Receives a high volume of contaminated instruments/equipment throughout the work day, inspects to ensure integrity/transports to Central Sterilization; takes quarterly inventory; cleans student back labs daily; heat seals dispensary supplies; follows OSHA, HIPAA, and college safety and infection control procedures. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm - Candidate must be able to work nights and/or weekends as needed for college events. Pay Range: $18.37 - 23.99/per hour, based on education and experience. Physical Requirements: Candidate must be able to: work nights and/or weekends as needed for college events; frequent lifting/pulling/pushing up to 50lbs; frequent bending/twisting/turning/reaching below knees and above shoulders; and involves frequent standing/sitting/walking. Lead needs to have use of both hands, as well as dexterity in the fingers and the ability to manipulate instruments, equipment and materials. Other specific requirements include color spectrum differentiation; manual dexterity/motor coordination, hand-eye coordination, physical communications; visual acuity and communication/language development. Individuals in this position may be exposed to the following: bloodborne pathogens; chemical hazards (skin irritants); vibrating equipment; use of sharp instruments; and latex. Education/Experience Qualifications: Required - High School Diploma or GED; 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred; 3 months experience/courses in dental office practices and procedures; 3 months experience/courses in dental operatory practices and procedures; 3 months experience/courses in four-handed assisting techniques; 3 months experience/courses in inventory record-keeping; 3 months experience in care of dental equipment; 1 month experience in using a computer. MUST PASS HEALTH STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS PRESCRIBED BY LAW PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT (e.g., hepatitis, vaccination series and TB test). Desired - Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to consistently contribute to and work within a fast-paced team environment. Technical school or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of dental technology, terminology, office practices and procedures, inventory recordkeeping procedures, infection control procedures, sterilization procedures, OSHA and HIPAA, dental nomenclature, products and instruments. Experience using a personal computer and Microsoft Office to generate a variety of materials ranging from basic to complex; experience in customer service setting; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to consistently contribute to and work within a fast-paced team environment.