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University of Detroit Mercy

Dispensary Assistant and Inventory Control Rep

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An Inventory or Supply Specialist specializes in tracking and managing inventory and supplies to improve production or distribution at a company or organization. Manages purchase orders, or distribution of materials between different centers of a large company.

$42,627 / year median in Michigan

+4% projected growth

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Position Classification FT Staff non-union Position Summary Provide instrument distribution, sterilization, inventory control, and customer service support to students, faculty, and staff while maintaining compliance with infection prevention, OSHA, HIPAA, and departmental standards. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Inventory Control & Asset Management Maintain accurate inventory levels of dental instruments, equipment, handpieces, materials, and clinical supplies throughout the School of Dentistry. Utilize computerized inventory management systems, RFID technology, barcode tracking, and related software to track inventory movement and asset utilization. Conduct routine inventory counts, cycle counts, audits, and reconciliations to ensure inventory accuracy. Monitor inventory usage trends and communicate supply needs to management to prevent shortages and maintain operational efficiency. Receive, inspect, verify, label, and stock incoming shipments. Organize inventory storage areas and maintain proper stock rotation practices. Assist with inventory reporting, data entry, and documentation. Investigate inventory discrepancies, missing items, damaged equipment, and tracking issues. Instrument Distribution & Clinical Support Distribute instruments, handpieces, equipment, and clinical supplies to students, faculty, and staff utilizing the computerized tracking system. Receive and process returned instruments and equipment. Ensure accurate checkout and return transactions within the tracking system. Support clinic operations by ensuring required instruments and supplies are available for patient care and educational activities. Sterilization & Instrument Processing Perform decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, and storage of reusable dental instruments and equipment according to established protocols. Inspect cassettes and procedure kits for completeness, functionality, and quality assurance. Operate washers, ultrasonic cleaners, sterilizers, and related processing equipment. Maintain sterilization documentation and records as required. Compliance, Customer Service & Other Duties Provide professional customer service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Comply with University, OSHA, HIPAA, CDC, infection prevention, and departmental policies and procedures. Participate in workflow improvement initiatives, training, and special projects. Minimum Qualifications Education - A high school diploma or GED Employment - Six months to two years (Equivalent combination of education and employment). Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of sterilization processes preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Customer service, organization, attention to detail, computer skills, inventory control systems, teamwork. Physical Requirements Job requires repetitive lifting of light weight objects with frequent bending and stooping, or repetitively lift average weight objects where frequent bending or stooping alternates with lighter activities. Occasionally lifts heavy objects (over 50 pounds). Work Environment Occasional exposure to objectionable conditions or variations such as those found in variable weather conditions or light industrial settings. Licenses/Certifications
BLS, HIPAA, OSHA
training required or obtained within the designated timeframe. Salary/Pay Information Commensurate with experience Anticipated Schedule Mon to Fri, 8:30 AM to 5:00
PM Req Benefits:
At the University of Detroit Mercy we continually strive to provide a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package to our valued employees. We offer our employees the following: Medical Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network Dental Option to purchase additional dental plan through Sun Life Dental Care is available at the School of Dentistry to the employee, the employee's spouse or legally domiciled adult and dependents (dependents shall be as defined for Internal Revenue Service purposes). The fee for such services shall be waived for the employee, the employee's spouse or legally domiciled adult and dependents, up to a cap of $3,000 per individual per calendar year. Beyond the $3,000 cap amount, employees will be responsible to pay 25% of any remaining fees for the balance of that year. Vision Option to purchase additional vision plan through Heritage Vision benefits available at Detroit Mercy Eye Institute $35 Comprehensive Eye Exam Contact Lens Exam starting at $7o 50% off Optical Frames 25% off Sun Frames 30% off Prescription Lenses 20% off Prescription Contact Lenses •Cannot be combined with insurance• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options Employee Assistance Program Provided to everyone in your household Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Life and AD&D One times base salary up to a hundred thousand dollars Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/or critical illness insurance Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and children Retirement Plan Employees have a choice of the following: Employees who contribute 3% shall receive an Employer contribution of 6%, and employees who contribute 4% in the plan shall receive an Employer contribution of 8%. Michigan's largest, most comprehensive private University, University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. Detroit Mercy seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University's mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.
Compensation:
Commensurate with experience