Dental Dispensary Technician ; Dental Care

Dental Dispensary Technician I (Dental Care I)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus – Department:
Dental Clinic Support Services.

Key responsibilities include instrument sterilization, maintenance, and inventory management; providing support to dental clinical units and students; and maintaining quality assurance processes.

• Instrument sterilization and decontamination per established protocols.
• Inspect, test, and maintain sterilization equipment and clinical instruments.
• Prepare and manage specialized instrument set‑ups for faculty, students, and residents.
• Maintain accurate inventory, sterilization, and testing records using computer systems or barcode scanners.
• Provide guidance and support to students, faculty, and staff regarding instrument use and sterilization.
• Operate all sterilization equipment (steam sterilizers, biological incubators, heat sealers, washer‑disinfectors).
• Issue and track instruments to clinical units; document check‑outs and troubleshoot issues.
• Stock supplies necessary for clinical patient care.
• Conduct audits and inspections of sterilization, infection control, and patient equipment.
• Coordinate quality assurance and maintain evidence of compliance.

Onsite, Aurora, Colorado.

• Medical, dental, and additional insurance (disability, life, vision).
• Retirement 401(a) plan with 10% employer contribution.
• Paid time off: vacation, sick, holiday, and accruals.
• Tuition benefit across CU campuses.
• ECO Pass for reduced RTD bus and rail service.

• One (1) year of dental assisting experience.
• Accredited dental assisting program may substitute for the year of experience.

• Valid CPR and/or BLS certification.
• Experience with dental instrument terminology.
• Experience with sterilization and dispensing of dental instruments.
• Clinical area preparation experience.
• Experience working with students and faculty in an academic or medical setting.

• Basic computer functions and proficiency with business applications.
• Strong oral/written communication and customer service skills.
• Professional and ethical work behaviors.
• Problem‑solving initiative and teamwork.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and inclusiveness.

Submit cover letter and resume that address the required and preferred qualifications. Contact Traci Wells at Traci.

Wells for questions.

CU is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the application process. Contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator
.

Background investigations will be conducted for all prospective employees.

CU Anschutz strongly encourages COVID‑19 vaccination and other vaccine‑preventable diseases. Employees working in healthcare facilities or performing certain safety‑sensitive duties must comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the relevant facilities.