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University of Detroit Mercy
Dispensary Assistant and Inventory Control Rep
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What they do
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
Job Description
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