Dispensary Coordinator - University of the Pacific : Job Details

Posting DetailsPosition Information Job Title Dispensary Coordinator Union Level IV Department Specialty Clinics Campus San Francisco Posting Number 201303881P Full or Part Time Full Time Number of Months 12 Work SchedulePosition End DateOpen Date 12/03/2024 Close DateOpen Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the UniversityInternal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.Position Summary Information Primary Purpose Under the supervision of Specialty Clinic Manager, performs duties related to the maintenance of inventory and dispensing of dental instruments and materials for the specialty clinics.University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.Essential Functions

• Coordinate the dispensing of all instruments and supplies from the Specialty Clinic dispensary.
• Order supplies for the Special Clinics dispensary; process necessary paperwork for payment and maintain supply records for Faculty Practice; track inventory and restock as needed.
• Coordinate delivery of instruments to all specialty clinics with sterilization team as needed.
• Monitor adherence to infection control policies and procedures among clinic students, residents and faculty.
• Schedule patient appointment at chairside as needed.
• Assist students and faculty with taking digital radiographs as needed.
• Perform chairside duties to include fourhanded dentistry in assigned pre-doctoral clinic areas as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Specialty Clinic Manager

Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of:

• Dental materials and their use.
• Dental instruments.
• Infection control protocol and requirements.
• Emergency procedures including CPR.
• Chairside dental assisting.
• Dental terminology and treatments.

Experience:

• Minimum of one year dental assisting experience in a group practice or dental school setting.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current California x-ray license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current RDA license.

Working Conditions

• Position is full-time, five (5) days per week, seven and one-half (7.5) hours per day.
• Occasional overtime may be required.
• Occupation exposure to bloodborne pathogens may reasonably be anticipated. Personal protective equipment will be provided to reduce or eliminate exposure to routine or limited infectious agents.

Preferred Qualifications Ability to:

• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff and patients.
• Recognize and set-up dental instruments.
• Effectively provide assistance to staff, students, and faculty.
• Perform chairside assisting duties when necessary in all assigned roles.
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Apply patient management and time management skills.
• Demonstrate initiative and sound judgment in fast paced environment.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Utilize clinic management system.
• Maintain and utilize equipment, instruments and supplies.
• Maintain records neatly, legibly and accurately.
• Work effectively with a flexible chain of supervision.
• Work independently or as part of a team.
• Index and alphabetize accurately.

Other:

• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Requires standing the majority of working hours.
• Occasional reaching and bending.
• Frequent handling of instruments require incumbent to possess sufficient motor function to execute movements essential to providing oral health care to patient.

Hiring Range 31.45 per hour Background Check Statement All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.AA/EEO Policy Statement University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.