Department
COMPREHENSIVE CARE AND GENERAL (IN-DSCC-IUINA)
Department Information
The Indiana University School of Dentistry has been advancing oral health in the state and beyond since 1879, when it was founded as the Indiana Dental College. Over the past 140 years, we've become a national leader in preparing oral health professionals, conducting innovative research that has an impact on patients and the profession, and providing patient-centered care.
Job Summary
The dental dispensary technician at IU School of Dentistry provides clinical support with a focus on ensuring students, faculty, and clinics have the supplies, instruments, and equipment they need for patient care and teaching.
General Responsibilities
- Dispenses clinic supplies, materials, and instruments for all patient care activity and preclinical activity.
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Prepares various packages and kits for distribution, and ensures tracking of assets.
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Ensures proper utilization and compliance with clinic equipment loan policies and procedures.
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Takes inventory of instruments and maintains inventory level and records. Identifies and replaces instruments as needed.
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Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
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High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)
Preferred
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Dental assisting program graduate strongly preferred
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
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2 years of related experience
SKILLS
Required
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Proficient communication skills
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Maintains a high degree of professionalism
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Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
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Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
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Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
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Highly thorough and dependable
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires sedentary work as well as extended durations of moving about the workplace. It requires the ability to move objects and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and the ability to discern between various objects and devices and to position patients. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
IU School of Dentistry
Indianapolis, Indiana
This is an in person position
Advertised Salary
$18.00 to $20.00 per hour based on experience and internal equity
Work Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM to 5:000 PM
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
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Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
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Health savings account with generous IU contributions
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Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
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Basic group life insurance paid by IU
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Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance
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Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
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Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
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Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
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10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
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Generous paid time off plans
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Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
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Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Intermediate
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Health Services
Job Family: Clinic Operations
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