Job ID: 299347
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full
Time
Regular/Temporary:
About Us
Augusta University is Georgia’s innovation center for education and health
care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta
and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia’s
cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to
Georgia’s only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and
world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mis
sion.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University’s distinct characteristics in education and
research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government
partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
The University System of
Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26
institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,
Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is
responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are
available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as
stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policym
anual/section6/C2653.
Location
Augusta University –
Our Health Sciences Campus:
1120 15th Street,
Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus:
2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
College/Department Information
The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University, we provide dental education to the next generation of professionals by offering
hands-on education through innovative research, patient care, and service. Join other dental providers to improve the oral health of Georgia
and beyond. The DCG was founded to provide the people of Georgia with quality dental care by educating students in dentistry. As a patient,
you have the option to receive treatment in one of our three different practice models consisting of student clinics, resident care, or in
the faculty practice. All dental treatments can be completed by the specialists in our facility. We also serve patients in more than 20
clinics across Georgia.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for assisting students, faculty, and residents with
supplies and instruments for all patient care activity and/or pre-clinical activity. Responsible and accountable for new electronic
inventory control of supplies, equipment and dental instruments. Responsible and accountable for charge slips for items students purchase.
Responsible for maintaining equipment, including minor repairs of equipment. Responsible for assisting with the collection of dirty
instruments and assisting with the processing of these instruments. Responsible for the upkeep and order of storage rooms to ensure proper
ordering of supplies needed for clinics and to maintain the integrity of the new inventory system. Responsible for maintaining supplies for
all clinics, dispensaries and clinical labs.
Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited
to:
Maintain Instruments
Issue instruments as well as supplemental supplies for all clinical activities.
Ensure proper scanning of instruments to students, resident, and faculty. Transport carts to clinic. Maintain accurate records of items
checked out from dispensary and/or purchased by students. Ensure timely return of items checked out by student. Notify students of
instruments not returned. Pick up instruments from mailbox’s and clinic clean rooms daily.
Maintain Equipment and
Supplies
Maintain equipment and supplies for labs and clinics. Check equipment to ensure it is working properly. Inventory
clinic supply rooms and order supplies through Central Supply as needed. Deliver and stock clinic supply room maintaining accurate records
of usage.
Inventory Control
Responsible for new electronic inventory control of supplies, equipment and
dental instruments. Sustain inventory level of instruments and supplies stored in dispensary. Unpack, store, label, and distribute items as
needed.
Organize and Maintain Rooms
Organize and maintain all rooms associated with dispensary and supply
rooms within the clinic for accurate inventory count for new electronic inventory system. Count the supplies in the rooms then enter the
number into the new electronic inventory system.
Loss Control
Ensure all broken items are sent to ICR and
recorded as such within the computer system. Conduct scheduled cleaning of walls, floors, counters and equipment to ensure proper
cleanliness of area.
Maintain Supplement Instruments
Prepare, distribute, and collect supplemental
instruments used for boards. Assist all participants on boards with patient care supplies and equipment needs.
Other
Duties
Performs all other related duties as assigned. Other job-related duties as assigned by Management that may include
Dental Assist in Clinic Areas.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma, or GED, or equivalent from a recognized
state or federal accrediting organization and two years of experience in a customer service setting with a basic understanding of inventory
control.
Preferred Qualifications
Graduation from a Dental Assisting Program with two years’ experience in dental
assisting.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work effectively with
a wide variety of individuals and groups
Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Ability to
demonstrate the highest level of customer and client service and response
Knowledge of basic computer
skills
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Pay Band: B3
Salary Minimum $16.54/hour
– Midpoint: $19.09/hour
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range
(generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: 6/5/2026-Until filled
Augusta University offers a variety of
benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could
include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned
vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more
than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
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.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of
completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a
foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring
the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by
exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
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
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals
with disabilities and veterans.
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. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.
https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/
Select University Faculty & Staff >
External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you
are a current university employee
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365
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