Dispensing and Sterilization Technician

About the Job

Dispensing and Sterilization Technician

Job Code: 5064

Salary: $22.39 - $29.09/ hourly

Reports up to:
Amy Hellier

Clinical Systems

Work hours are Monday through Friday (with occasional weekends), between 8:15 a.m and 7:00 p.m. Hours may vary and change depending on the needs of the department.

Number of Openings: 1

Bargaining unit consideration begins on August 20, 2026 and ends on August 27, 2026.

This position plays an important role in ensuring dental instruments are not only available to students as needed, but also are clean and sterile up to health industry standards.

• Checking out instrument kits, individual instruments, sundries, etc. to students at the beginning of each clinic session, utilizing the School's electronic records system (axiUm).
• Checking out items to students as requested during clinic sessions.
• Maintaining organization of the dispensary.
• Replenishing stock, rotating for expiration dates as necessary.
• Documenting items needed for restocking.
• Checking returned items for completeness, cleanliness, and breakage.
• Processing items for sterilization processing, including the processing/oiling of handpieces and replenishment of bur blocks/kits.
• Performing daily, weekly, and quarterly preventive maintenance on instruments and handpieces.
• Recommending replacement of unserviceable items to area leadership.
• Operating sterilizers and washers to ensure proper cycle progression; performing tests to assure proper operation.

Required Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an accredited Central Sterile Processing training program, OR three (3) months experience working in a sterile dental processing/dispensing environment
• Ability to stand on feet for the entire work shift, lift 40 pounds, bend and stoop repeatedly in the handling of materials and use a ladder to reach supplies on upper shelves

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a Dental Assistant
• Demonstrated familiarity with dental instruments, supplies, and sundries

The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is the state's only dental school and the only dental school in the northern tier of states between Wisconsin and the Pacific Northwest. The School of Dentistry advances health through scientific discovery, innovative education, and the highest quality care for all communities. Our impact extends beyond dental offices to classrooms and clinics throughout the region.

We educate dentists, dental specialists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, dental educators, and research scientists.

Pay Range: $22.39 - $29.09/hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment
: 100% Appointment

Position Type
:
Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range.…