Dental Dispensary Technician II (Dental Care II)

Job Summary:

The School of Dental Medicine is seeking a Dental Dispensary Technician II. The dispensaries within the School of Dental Medicine provide clinical support to the operatories and clinical units. Positions in this unit float throughout the School of Dental Medicine various clinics. Float positions will decontaminate, clean, and provide basic maintenance of instruments and equipment in the dental operatories and clinical units as assigned. To provide support in assigned clinical units. including undergraduate dental student clinics, in all areas of four handed dentistry which include, but not limited to, restorative, periodontal, surgical, and all other related procedures.

We are seeking dental care assistants who are looking to learn and development their dental dispensary knowledge and experience. We welcome applications from individuals who are collaborative, communicative, caring, detail oriented, organized, proactive, able to think critically, focused on quality, dedicated to personal growth, and highly motivated.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinic Support

• Cleans and decontaminates and provides maintenance of instruments and equipment according to established procedures and techniques

• Ensures proper functioning of equipment

• Cleans sanitizing machines and equipment.

• Maintains a level of sterilized instruments for distribution.

Instrument Preparation

• Issues sterile reusable instruments to operatories and clinical units

• Collects used instruments and moves them for sterilization

• Prepares specialized instruments set-ups for residents, faculty and undergraduate students to be used during dental patient treatment.

Chairside Assistance

• Patient preparation and positioning,

• Clinical area preparation for the treatment of patients

Monitoring supplies and materials

• Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies, equipment and materials for the clinical area of responsibility.

• Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of dental materials, their use, maintenance and storage

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 10/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Please make sure to include the following in your resume: job title, duties, months and years employed, and average hours worked per week as minimum experience is calculated on a 40 hour/week basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of dental assisting experience

  • Successful completion of an accredited dental assisting program may substitute for one year of experience. NOTE: If exercising the education substitution, applicants MUST attach a copy of their dental assisting certificate to their application materials no later than the closing date listed in the announcement.

• Must possess current valid CPR and/or BLS certification

Colorado law requires that candidates for state government jobs be residents of Colorado at the time of application.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a fast paced dental environment

• Experience with clinical area preparation in a dental clinic and/or office.

• Experience working with students and faculty in a higher education and/or academic medical environment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport with a wide variety of individuals

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task

• Excellent time management skills

• Ability to work independently and exercise judgment in decision making Excellent customer service skills

• Strong oral communication skills

• Knowledge of dental terminology and instrumentation

• Knowledge of current dental materials, tools and instruments, and proper use and technique

• Ability to demonstrate a high level, knowledge, and proficiency in all phases of dental assisting

• Familiarity with OSHA and HIPAA guidelines

How to Apply:

Questions should be directed to: Traci Wells, Traci.Wells@CUAnschutz.edu

Application Materials Instructions:

APPLICATION DEADLINE: This announcement is open until 11/09/2025.

To apply, please submit the following materials to this posting:

• A cover letter and resume that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines your qualifications.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Classified Staff positions have specific application requirements:

• Submit all required documents indicated in this posting and include a current email address and phone number.

• Please address minimum qualifications, competencies and preferred qualifications in your cover letter, as these along with previous work experience will be used in the assessment process.

• Click here to view Veteran and other General Information regarding Classified Staff positions: https://www.cu.edu/cu-careers/special-instructions-classified-staff-applicants

For those who meet minimum qualifications, the comparative analysis process will include one or all of the following:

• Preferred Qualifications Application Review based on the preferred qualifications listed in the posting.

  • Candidates will be evaluated and rated against the preferred qualifications based on information submitted within their application materials. Note: Candidates are not physically present for this portion of the comparative analysis.

• Interviews based on the job requirements, preferred qualifications and competencies listed in the posting.

  • Candidates will be evaluated, scored and ranked based on oral responses

  • Interviews may be over the phone, videoconference or in-person

You will be notified via email if the comparative analysis process changes or includes additional assessment tools other than those listed above.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $3,579 - $4,152.167 per month ($42,948 $49,826 per year).

This position is eligible for overtime compensation.

The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

If you have prior state-classified service in the same class series as this position, your pay may be set at a higher amount per the state Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024. For more information about the Step Pay Program, please visit the 2024 Step Pay Program for State of Colorado Employees | DHR.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.