Dental Materials Clerk - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Department Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Dentistry Dept Non-Budgeted

Hourly rate $ $32.39

Hours per week Up to 35

Grade 6

Posted date October 20, 2023

Closing date Will remain open until filled.

Position Type Part Time - Operating Funded

Description:

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This is a casual, hourly-paid position that has an end date of
July 26, 2024 with the possibility of extension.

**This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

This position will also be required to work variable shifts between 7:00AM and 6:00PM with an occasional evening shift until 9:00pm.

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day.

We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just
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Working for the School of Dentistry

The School of Dentistry has been at the University of Alberta since 1917 and is part of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry and the College of Health Sciences.

The school serves an integral role in educating a part of the healthcare workforce in Alberta and beyond. The school offers undergraduate programs in Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting. We offer graduate programs in Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Oral Biology, Oral Medicine, Orthodontics and Periodontology.

There are 24 Faculty, 42 Academic Teaching Staff (ATS), and 115 Excluded Academic staff, that are supported by the Student & Academic Services unit.

Our Mission:

Improving the health of the people of Alberta and beyond through leadership in oral/maxillofacial health care, education, research/scholarship and providing service that is responsive to social needs.

Position Summary

The School of Dentistry is looking for motivated Dental Materials Clerks (DMC), interested in opportunities to join a dynamic team, supporting excellence in education and patient care.

Working under the supervision of the Materials Management Supervisor, the DMC coordinates the dispensing and return of all dental materials, instrumentation and small equipment as requested by the dental students, hygiene students, residents, support staff and clinical instructors.

The Dental Materials Clerk is responsible for ensuring that all dental materials and kits, instrumentation cassettes and small equipment are kept stocked and up to date.

Knowledge of dental procedures and products, supply management operations and dental and hygiene program requirements is required.

The Dental Materials Clerk works in a fast paced environment and has a high level of contact with the dental students, hygiene students, residents, support staff and clinical instructors.

Ideally, the incumbent requires some knowledge of dental procedures and products, supply management operations and dental and hygiene program requirements.

May be assigned to assist in the materials management reprocessing centre, the Simulation lab and/or central sterilization when operationally required.

Duties
Inventory Management

Coordinates the dispensing and return of dental materials, instrumentation and small

- equipment as requested by students, instructors, and support staff.

Utilizes Axium in the dispensing and return of dental materials, instrumentation and small equipment
Ensures returned items are properly handled and stored
Prepares and maintains required dental sundries
Monitors inventory to maintain adequate supplies for clinical operations
Prepares and delivers items for clinical labs
Completes inventory of dental materials, instrumentation and small equipment within scheduled timelines
Ensures School of Dentistry protocols are adhered to for the dispensing and return of all materials
Moves carts in coordination with set schedule as required between the Dispensaries, Central Sterilization and Materials Management
Records all dental materials, instrumentation and small equipment that has been requested and dispensed to individuals for use in 'other clinics' within the School of Dentistry
Monitors expendable and nonexpendable inventory to ensure adequate inventory for the dental, dental hygiene c