Minimum Requirements:High School Diploma and three (3) years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 2 (Hourly)Position Description:The University of Louisville School of Dentistry prepares students for a career in Dentistry. Programs are available at the DMD and graduate level in general dentistry and the master's level in endodontics, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, and prosthodontics. Dental Clinic Support employees are an integral part of that preparation in that they provide support to the students in all areas of preclinical and clinical activities, including but not limited to instrument supply, dispensary, sterilization, and simulation. In their first two years of studies, students learn in a traditional classroom setting supplemented by simulation and lab experience. During their third and fourth year, students transition to providing care for patients in a live clinic setting. Dental Clinic Support staff directly support the work of the students as they progress towards completion of their pre-clinical and clinical requirements.The position provides instruments and dental materials to students providing treatment within the DMD and Graduate clinics on the first, second and third floor.Eligible for $3,000 sign on/ retention bonusEssential Duties and Responsibilities Work with the faculty, peers, and supervisors to deliver customer service oriented and patient centered care within all of the clinics.Receive soiled instruments, cassettes, and hand pieces from clinics throughout the Dental School.Monitor their progression through the sterilization process: Washer disinfector, ultrasonic, and autoclave equipment cycles.Compile instrument packages and deliver to the clinical areas.Maintain hand pieces with specialized process. Monitor the condition of instruments it kits and replace instruments and burs as needed.Serve as a backup support for the dispensaries. Maintain familiarity with the dental instruments, handpieces and equipment.Maintain HIPAA, OSHA and Infection Control Compliance at all times.Other duties as assigned.Target Compensation Maximum:$24.77Target Compensation Minimum:$16.51Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.Assistance and AccommodationsComputers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.