University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: SDM – Dental Clinic Support Services

Job Title: Dental Dispensary Technician I or II (Dental Care I or II)

Position: #679543 – Requisition: # 39649

Job Summary:

This open-rank Dental Dispensary Technician position 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.

Positions hired at the Dental Care II (Dental Dispensary Technician II) level will be responsible for the same responsibilities as those in the Dental Care I (Dental Dispensary Technician I) in addition to added responsibilities unique to the higher level.

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinic Support – 50% (Essential Function)   

• 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 – 35% (Essential Function)  

• 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 treatment.  

Monitoring Supplies and Materials – 10% (Essential Function)  

• 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.    

Clinical Education Support – 5% (Essential Function)  

• Support the educational mission of the SDM, including role modeling and coaching students how to function as a dental assistant in both four-handed chairside activities and in clinical operations support.    

This description is a summary only and describes the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.   

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine is nationally recognized for the quality of its educational programs, its interdisciplinary research and its excellent clinical care programs that contribute to the health and well-being of many of Colorado’s most underserved citizens. We are invested in creating career pathways, learning and development opportunities, and developing people infrastructures to support the workforce.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

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 Plans: State pension (PERA Defined Benefit) or 401(a) - Employer contributes between 10% and 21.5% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: Between 12/year and 24/year (maximum accrual between 192 hours and 384 hours) – specific amount depends on length of total State of Colorado service

• Sick Days: 10/year (360 hour maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 15/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:

Dental Dispensary Technician I:

• One year of current dental assisting experience.

  • Substitution: 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.

• 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.

Dental Dispensary Technician II:

• Two years of current dental assisting experience.

  • Substitution: 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.

• 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 (All Levels):

• Current dental assisting experience that includes, but not limited to, decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, and maintenance of dental instruments and equipment.

• Experience with dental instrument terminology.

• Experience working with sterilizing and dispensing dental instruments, and equipment.

• 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.

Additional Preferred Qualifications (Dental Dispensary Technician II Level):

• Two years of current dental assisting experience specific to the dental care specialty/unit, that includes, but not limited to, decontamination, cleaning, sterilizing, and maintenance of dental instruments and equipment.

• Successful completion of an accredited dental assisting program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Learn and develop knowledge and skills in job specific responsibilities.

• Effective oral/written communication skills; effective interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Demonstrated professional, ethical, and professional accountability and work behaviors.

• Initiative in seeking and evaluating solutions; ability to problem solve.

• Demonstrates effective collaboration/teamwork approaches; fosters and builds inclusiveness.

• Fosters life-long learning and professional development.

• Learn and develop knowledge and skills in business applications, technologies, and resources/tools required to perform responsibilities; Able to perform basic computer functions.

How to Apply:

Questions should be directed to: Traci Wells, traci.wells@cuanschutz.edu

Application Materials Instructions:

APPLICATION DEADLINE: This announcement is open until

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:

•  $3,378.25 - $3,918.42 per month ($40,539- $47,021 per year) for a Dispensary Technician I

• $3,724 - $4,321 per month ($44,688- $51,846 per year) for a Dispensary Technician II.

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.