University of Michigan-Flint School of Management
Dental Dispensing Assistant
University of Michigan-Flint School of Management, Ann Arbor, Michigan, us, 48113
Job Title
Dental Dispensing Assistant
Location Ann Arbor Campus, 1011 North University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
What You’ll Do Dispense and retrieve dental instruments and equipment using the online tracking system.
Inspect instrument packages and equipment packages for completeness upon return.
Provide excellent customer service during student/faculty interactions and instrument program inventory.
Prepare, order and inventory materials used for patient care and laboratory procedures, including supplies in assigned dispensing, clinic and laboratory areas.
Aid in clinic and cubicle maintenance as well as dispensing areas, ensuring all expired materials are removed from circulation and properly disposed of per OSHA guidelines.
Monitor student and faculty compliance regarding infection control protocols.
Participate in maintenance compliance issues, including changing suction filters and flushing suction lines, and maintain a log of dates when procedures are carried out.
Stock consumable items into student cubicles.
Maintain medical emergency equipment and deliver needed supplies for code alerts.
Assist with preparations for extracurricular clinic activities, including licensing examinations.
Assist with orientation of new staff.
Why Work at Michigan? The School of Dentistry is consistently ranked as the #1 dental school in the United States and the world. We embrace diversity in many forms and champion diversity of thought and culture. Our Mission, core values, and additional information about our College can be found on our college website. The University of Michigan also offers comprehensive benefits to help you stay well and support you as you plan for a secure future.
Benefits
Generous paid time off for vacations, holidays, sick time, season days, and paid parental leave.
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions.
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
Life insurance.
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Work‑Life Programs to strengthen a workplace culture that supports personal and family life, including child care, elder care, lactation resources, and mental and emotional health services.
Required Qualifications
Ability to memorize individual instruments and components of all instrument and equipment packages dispensed for patient care.
Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to anticipate needs of customers while dispensing instruments, equipment and commodities for dental procedures performed in clinic.
Good computer skills, including data entry.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to work as a team member.
Ability to follow instructions from department supervisor.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Excellent ability to multitask.
Excellent attendance record.
Desired Qualifications
Basic knowledge of bloodborne pathogens standard and basic principles of infection control.
Basic knowledge of dental materials, dental instruments and dental equipment.
Work Locations Onsite position at the School of Dentistry, 1011 North University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109.
Modes of Work Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment.
Union Affiliation This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Application Deadline Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Job Opening ID: 264143
Working Title: Dental Dispensing Assistant
Job Title: Dental Dispensing Assistant
Work Location: Ann Arbor Campus, Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work: Onsite; Full/Part Time: Full-Time; Regular/Temporary: Regular
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Organizational Group: School Dentistry
Department: DENT Patient Services
Posting Begin/End Date: 12/17/2025 - 12/31/2025
Salary: $41,600.00 - $60,382.40
Career Interest: Patient Care Services
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Higher Education
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Location Ann Arbor Campus, 1011 North University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
What You’ll Do Dispense and retrieve dental instruments and equipment using the online tracking system.
Inspect instrument packages and equipment packages for completeness upon return.
Provide excellent customer service during student/faculty interactions and instrument program inventory.
Prepare, order and inventory materials used for patient care and laboratory procedures, including supplies in assigned dispensing, clinic and laboratory areas.
Aid in clinic and cubicle maintenance as well as dispensing areas, ensuring all expired materials are removed from circulation and properly disposed of per OSHA guidelines.
Monitor student and faculty compliance regarding infection control protocols.
Participate in maintenance compliance issues, including changing suction filters and flushing suction lines, and maintain a log of dates when procedures are carried out.
Stock consumable items into student cubicles.
Maintain medical emergency equipment and deliver needed supplies for code alerts.
Assist with preparations for extracurricular clinic activities, including licensing examinations.
Assist with orientation of new staff.
Why Work at Michigan? The School of Dentistry is consistently ranked as the #1 dental school in the United States and the world. We embrace diversity in many forms and champion diversity of thought and culture. Our Mission, core values, and additional information about our College can be found on our college website. The University of Michigan also offers comprehensive benefits to help you stay well and support you as you plan for a secure future.
Benefits
Generous paid time off for vacations, holidays, sick time, season days, and paid parental leave.
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions.
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
Life insurance.
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Work‑Life Programs to strengthen a workplace culture that supports personal and family life, including child care, elder care, lactation resources, and mental and emotional health services.
Required Qualifications
Ability to memorize individual instruments and components of all instrument and equipment packages dispensed for patient care.
Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to anticipate needs of customers while dispensing instruments, equipment and commodities for dental procedures performed in clinic.
Good computer skills, including data entry.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to work as a team member.
Ability to follow instructions from department supervisor.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Excellent ability to multitask.
Excellent attendance record.
Desired Qualifications
Basic knowledge of bloodborne pathogens standard and basic principles of infection control.
Basic knowledge of dental materials, dental instruments and dental equipment.
Work Locations Onsite position at the School of Dentistry, 1011 North University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109.
Modes of Work Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment.
Union Affiliation This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Application Deadline Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Job Opening ID: 264143
Working Title: Dental Dispensing Assistant
Job Title: Dental Dispensing Assistant
Work Location: Ann Arbor Campus, Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work: Onsite; Full/Part Time: Full-Time; Regular/Temporary: Regular
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Organizational Group: School Dentistry
Department: DENT Patient Services
Posting Begin/End Date: 12/17/2025 - 12/31/2025
Salary: $41,600.00 - $60,382.40
Career Interest: Patient Care Services
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Higher Education
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