Dental Dispensary Assistant - Part-Time / Pre-Clinical Lab

Responsibilities

• Cleans, disinfects, packages, and sterilizes dental and surgical instruments in accordance with regulatory and hospital policies and procedures.
• Orders and dispenses dental instruments, equipment, materials, and supplies to dental students and faculty.
• Sets up sterile instrument trays for surgical procedures.
• Operates cleaners and sterilizers.
• Maintains inventory levels and records.
• Ensures compliance with safety, environmental, manufacturer, and/or infection control practices. Promotes continuous improvement in workplace safety and environmental practices.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
• Physical and Environmental Demands
• Time Type:
• Part time
• FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
• No
• Pay Class:
• Hourly
• FTE %:
• 50
• Work Shift:
• Day
• Benefits Eligibility:
• Grant Funded:
• No
• Job Posting Date:
• 06/12/2026
• Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):

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Additional Information

Hello, Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application: Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it. You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application. You can only apply one time to a job requisition. Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process. Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile. Thank you, Human Resources Important Applications Instructions: Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/ license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted. Job Requisition ID: R00051132 Job Category: Allied Health Organization: SOD- Office of Academic Affairs Location/s: Main Campus Jackson Job Title: Dental Dispensary Assistant - Part-Time / Pre-Clinical Lab Job Summary: To perform a variety of services involved in the cleaning, sterilization, processing, organizing, and distribution of dental equipment, instruments, supplies, and products used in the care and treatment of patients. Education & Experience High School Diploma/GED required and one (1) year of related experience preferred. Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of equipment and instrument sterilization methods and procedures Knowledge of basic dental terminology Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, staff, and superiors Ability to comply with safety, environmental, manufacturer, and/or infection control practices Ability to lift heavy objects and work in/around heat, humidity, and noise Ability to maintain inventory controls and supply levels

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