Instrument Sterilization Attendant, Penn Dental Medicine at PHMC Health Center on Cedar

University
Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in
education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S.
News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing
education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked
nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in
2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban
campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks,
lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The
University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families,
generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of
health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title
Instrument Sterilization Attendant, Penn
Dental Medicine at PHMC Health Center on Cedar

Job Profile Title
Instrument Sterilization Attendant
B

Job Description Summary
The Instrument Sterilization Attendant is responsible for the decontamination, cleaning,
identification, and assembly of all the dental instruments used throughout Penn Dental Medicine’s (PDM) clinic at the Public Health
Management Corporation (PHMC) Health Center on Cedar. The Attendant must be able to select the correct method of sterilization of
instruments and will be required to learn how to operate the various types of sterilization equipment utilized in the clinic. Additional
responsibilities include delivery and inventory of equipment throughout the clinic.

Job Description

Job
Responsibilities

• Prepare, decontaminate, and disinfects instruments, set-up and instrument
  sterilization.
• Ensures sterilization protocols are adhered as per manufacturer and policy.
• Distribute and
  collect instrument supplies and laboratory equipment utilizing scanning equipment. Provide customer service and patient care support in
  dispensing areas of assigned dental clinics.
• Delivers and inventories equipment distributed to and received from clinics.
  
• Ensures appropriate sterilization of glassware and specified waste of the research facilities.
• Perform
  additional duties as assigned. Provide and maintain expertise in innovative solutions focused on the responsible stewardship of Penn Dental
  Medicine and its community experience.

Qualifications:

• Instrument Sterilization Tech A: An Associate’s
  Degree or two year college equivalent and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is
  required.
• Instrument Sterilization Tech B: An Associate’s Degree or two year college equivalent and 1 to 2 years of
  experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Dental or medical background helpful but not
  required.
• Must be able to push or pull up to 150 lbs. and lift up to 100 lbs.
• Must be able to follow detailed oral and
  written instructions.
• The ideal candidate will thrive in a team-oriented, fast-paced working environment.

Job
Location – City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
School of Dental
Medicine

Pay Range
$18.99 – $24.76 Hourly Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications,
experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on
external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity
Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without
regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics),
citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local
law.

Special Requirements
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of
the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and
  Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care
  and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn’s exceptional tuition benefits. You, your
  spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition
  assistance at other institutions.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s
  Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety
  of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time
  away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or
  injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth
  Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of
  long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to
  provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health
  and are subject to underwriting.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as
  they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care
  for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of
  resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn
  community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the
  University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether
  it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin
  Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family
  can enjoy many of these activities for free.
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation
  and mortgages, you’ll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free
  and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as
  new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
• Flexible Work
  Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal
  commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
• Penn Home Ownership
  Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia,
  which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on
  qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your
  household.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of
Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual
orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability,
veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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