Sterile Supplies Specialist

About the role

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain daily inventory control of all instruments.
• Generate inventory sheets for dental faculty, residents, and students.
• Identify the need for repair, provide preventive maintenance for instruments, and hand pieces.
• Absorb and distribute appropriate instruments to dental dispensaries accurately and efficiently.
• Distribute sterilized instruments for board candidates.
• Ensure the highest quality of infection control is maintained.
• Operate computer system/scanners for inventory control, create labels, maintain forms, and create barcode labels.
• Maintain all rooms associated with central sterilization, conduct scheduled cleaning of walls, floors, counters, and equipment, and conduct daily cleaning of assigned work area.
• Follow all published guidelines regarding personal protective gear and clinical infection control protocol.
• Perform other job duties as assigned by Management.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent from a recognized state or federal accredited organization with knowledge of sterilization processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from a Dental Assistant Program and/or graduation from a Sterile Process Technician Program
• OR Associate degree from an accredited college and university with two years of sterilization experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of dental instruments and equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software and databases.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to learn sterilization principles, procedures, equipment and patient management software.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Ability to distinguish colors, and lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to effectively interact with dental assistant, students, faculty and staff.
• Prioritize tasks, complete work, and meet deadlines.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Monday-Friday (Occasional weekends 4-6 times per year)
11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (with Shift Differential)
Pay Band: B2
Salary: Minimum:$15.77/hour -Midpoint :$16.17/hour
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: 4/29/2026 - Until Filled

Conditions of Employment

• All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
• If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

Other Information

• This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees.
• Augusta University is a patient and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success.
• Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
• Equal Employment Opportunity

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!
Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment.
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Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee