Senior Sterile Supplies Specialist

Senior Sterile Supplies Specialist

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Augusta University | Full Time

This role involves the sterilization and processing of supplies and instruments for distribution, including inspection, sorting, disassembly/reassembly, manual and mechanical cleaning, biological processes, equipment operation, storing, and distributing sterile supplies. The candidate will support inventory control and periodic inventory of dental instruments, assist with ADEX (CRDTS) exams and mock boards, and serve as lead person during the Central Sterilization Supervisor's absence.

INVENTORY: MAINTAIN DAILY INVENTORY CONTROL OF ALL INSTRUMENTS:

• Generate inventory sheets for dental faculty, residents, and students.
• Identify the need for repair, provide preventive maintenance for instruments, and hand pieces.
• Assist with periodic inventory of supplies and instruments.

INSTRUMENTS: DISPENSE AND COLLECT ALL INSTRUMENTS TO AND FROM DISPENSARIES/CLINICS:

• Ensure proper instructions are supplied within each cassette.
• Identify the need for repair, provide preventive maintenance for instruments, and hand pieces.
• Distribute appropriate instruments to dental dispensaries accurately and efficiently.
• Dispense and sterilize instruments for board candidates.

INFECTION CONTROL: ENSURE THAT THE HIGHEST QUANTITY OF INFECTION CONTROL IS MAINTAINED:

• Operate sterilizers and conduct procedures for testing (Bowie Dick, Biological monitoring).

INVENTORY CONTROL: Operate computer system/scanners for inventory control, create labels, maintain forms, and create barcode labels.

ROOM MAINTENANCE: Maintain all rooms associated with central sterilization, conduct scheduled cleaning of walls, floors, counters, equipment, and conduct daily cleaning of assigned work area.

OTHER DUTIES: Perform all other job duties as assigned by Central Sterilization and Instrument Control Manager or Director of Clinical Operations.

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent with knowledge of sterilization processes and two years of experience in a dental setting.

• Graduation from a Dental Assistant Program and/or Sterile Process Technician Program.
• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of dental instruments and equipment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

SKILLS

• Prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented and team oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

ABILITIES

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to learn software.
• Ability to learn and apply principles of sterilization and infectious disease transmission, infection prevention and control, and all aspects of steam sterilization, including decontamination, inspection, and packaging of items to be sterilized; sterilization procedures; equipment operation; and safety precautions.

Shift: 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (with Shift Differential)

Pay Band: B4

Salary:
Minimum $17.02/hour, commensurate with qualifications within established range (generally minimum–midpoint).

Recruitment Period:
Until Filled

Benefits:
Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teacher's Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Eligible employees may also be considered for Tuition Assistance Program after 6 months of employment.

• Must successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting.
• Credit check may be required for Positions of Trust or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
• Matter of vehicle reports for positions requiring driving an Augusta University vehicle.
• Faculty hires must provide proof of completed academic degree(s) and original transcripts; foreign‑trained candidates require credential evaluation.
• All employees must uphold confidentiality, cybersecurity and privacy policies.

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.