Temporary Instrument Sterilization Attendant, Penn Dental Family Practice

Temporary Instrument Sterilization Attendant, Penn Dental Family Practice University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research,and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranksamong the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provideopportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education,all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been consistentlyranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home forwork and play.

Temporary Instrument Sterilization Attendant, Penn Dental Family Practice

Temporary Employee
- Non-Exempt

Penn Dental Medicine's Family Practice (PDFP) is interested inhiring the best and the brightest INSTRUMENT STERILIZATION ATTEDANTwho is looking to broaden their skill sets and gain valuableexperience in the art and science of the dental field. As a memberof the PDFP family, individuals are provided the opportunity towork alongside a team whose mission is to provide quality dental care which exceeds patient expectations.

Ideal candidate must:

• Be ready to have a voice on a highly collaborative team
• Stay thirsty and always seek to learn and improve upon patient service and clinical practice
• SMILE…because WE make people smile!

Penn Dental Family Practice is comprised of over 35 doctors, 15dental hygienists, 22 dental assistants, 17 staff AND GROWING!

Together, the team works collaboratively to provide multi-specialtycare utilizing leading techniques in patient care.

The Instrument Sterilization Attendant is responsible for the decontamination,cleaning, identification, and assembly of all the dentalinstruments used throughout the Penn Dental Family Practiceclinics. The Attendant must be able to select the correct method ofsterilization of instruments and will be required to learn how tooperate the various types of sterilization equipment utilized inthe department. Additional responsibilities include delivery and inventory of equipment to and from the various practices.

• The Instrument Sterilization Attendant is responsible for thedecontamination, sterilization, cleaning, identification, and assembly of all the dental instruments used throughout the Penn Dental Family Practice clinics.
• Issue/collect instrument supplies and laboratory equipmentutilizing scanning equipment.
• Candidate will be required to learn how to operate and perform maintenance of the various types of sterilization equipmentutilized by the department.
• Additional responsibilities include delivery and inventory of equipment to and from the various practices.
• Cross-train and rotate to work in instrument dispensing areasof assigned practices.
• Perform additional duties as assigned. Provide and maintainexpertise in innovative solutions focused on the responsiblestewardship of Penn Dental Medicine and its community experience.

Flexibility with work schedules required; clinic coverage may bestaggered between the hours of 7:00AM - 7:00PM (Monday through Friday).

Flexibility with Saturday and overtime work coveragerequired.

Instrument Sterilization Tech A: An Associate's Degree ortwo year college equivalent and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Instrument Sterilization Tech B: An Associate's Degree ortwo year college equivalent and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Dental or medical background helpful but not required. Must be ableto push or pull up to 150 lbs. and lift up to 100 lbs. Must be ableto follow detailed oral and written instructions. Be able tomulti-task between responsibilities, to accurately complete assigned task in a fast-paced working environment. Occasional weekend and/or overtime work required.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

School of Dental Medicine

$7.25 - $19.00 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications,experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary rangesbased on external market data for the job's level. Internalorganization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.

Candidates are considered for employment without…