Dental Dispensary Technician ; Dental Care

Job Summary

The School of Dental Medicine is seeking a Dental Dispensary Technician I. The dispensaries within the School of Dental Medicine provide clinical support to the operatories and clinical units. Positions in this unit float throughout the School of Dental Medicine various clinics. Float positions will decontaminate, clean, and provide basic maintenance of instruments and equipment in the dental operatories and clinical units as assigned.

The role includes supporting undergraduate dental student clinics in all areas of four‑handed dentistry: restorative, periodontal, surgical, and all other related procedures. We are seeking dental care assistants who are looking to learn and develop their dental dispensary knowledge and experience. Applicants should be collaborative, communicative, caring, detail‑oriented, organized, proactive, able to think critically, focused on quality, dedicated to personal growth, and highly motivated.

• Instrument sterilization and decontamination
• Learn and understand principles of sterilization and sterile processing
• Disassemble, inspect, test, and ensure proper functioning of instruments and equipment
• Prepare specialized instruments set‑ups for undergraduate students, residents, and faculty during dental patient treatment
• Execute various sterilization processes and workflows as assigned
• Operate all equipment in sterile processing including steam sterilizers, biological incubators, heat sealers, instrument and cart washers
• Maintain inventory of sterilized instruments and supplies
• Issue sterile reusable instruments/equipment to operatories and clinical units
• Document checked‑out instruments/equipment using clinical inventory application
• Respond to questions or inquiries of students, faculty, residents, and staff by providing guidance and assistance as needed
• Conduct inspection/audits of sterilization and patient equipment
• Audit sterilization and infection control processes
• Maintain sterilization and dispensing quality‑control logs

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options
• Dental:
  Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance:
  Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan:
  Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off:
  Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22 per year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15 per year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10 per year
• Tuition Benefit:
  Employees have access on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass:
  Reduced rate RTD bus and light rail service

Minimum Qualifications

• One (1) year of dental assisting experience.
• Substitution:
  Successful completion of an accredited dental assisting program may substitute for one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current/valid CPR and/or BLS certification.
• Experience with dental instrument terminology.
• Experience working with sterilizing and dispensing dental instruments, and equipment.
• Experience with clinical area preparation in a dental clinic and/or office.
• Experience working with students and faculty in a higher education and/or academic medical environment.

Applicants must be residents of Colorado at the time of application.

Applications must include a cover letter and resume that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines your qualifications. Include a current email address and phone number. The Final date to receive applications is January 18, 2026.

Questions should be directed to:
Traci Wells, Traci.

Wells.

The starting salary range is $3,312 – $3,841.58 per month ($39,744 – $46,099) per year. The position is eligible for overtime compensation.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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