Medical & Dental Equipment and Supplies Clerk

3 weeks ago

Nanaimo, Canada Vancouver Island University Full time

**Medical & Dental Equipment and Supplies Clerk**:
The Faculty of Health Sciences and Human Services includes the Departments of Child and Youth Care, Dental Assistant, Dental Hygiene, Early Childhood Education and Care, Health Care Assistant, Nursing, Practical Nursing, Social Work, Education Assistant and Community Support, and a Professional Development and Training department.

The mission of the Faculty is to foster student success and develop and maintain relevant, responsive, and stimulating learning opportunities that are community-based, globally and locally, and offered in a visionary, interprofessional environment that is conducive to learning and promotes health and wellness for all. The Dean and the Dean's Office lead, manage, administer and support the instructional, scholarly and outreach activities of the Faculty on four campuses with this mission in mind.
- Employment Group
- CUPE
- Position Number
- 00799
- Division
- Faculty of Health Sciences and Human Services
- Department
- Dental Hygiene
- Campus
- Nanaimo campus
- Location
- Nanaimo, British Columbia
- Country
- Canada
- Appointment Type
- temporary part-time
- Workload
- 17.5 hours per week
- Pay Level
- CUPE 6: $28.12 per hour
- Appointment Start Date
- 07-May-2024
- Appointment End Date
- 30-Aug-2024
- Posting Restrictions
- Appointment may end early or be extended.
- Applicant Documents
- CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Driver's Abstract, Qualifications, Referees/References
- Posted Date
- 11-Apr-2024
- Closing Date
- 17-Apr-2024
- Job Reference
- 2362

**Duties**:
The equipment and supply clerk is responsible for maintaining equipment, supplies, and labs for the health and dental programs in the Faculty of Health Sciences and Human Services.
- Distribution of equipment and consumables in health labs and dental clinic according to learning activities for multiple programs;
- Source and order consumables and equipment as necessary within program operating budgets;
- Inventory and budget monitoring;
- Create, implement, and monitor inventory control system;
- Monitor multiple budgets, working with program chairs, the associate dean, and the dean, to ensure that budgets are not over-expended;
- Assist the dean or associate dean with capital equipment purchases;
- Prepare, sterilize, install, and clean laboratory or healthcare equipment;
- Perform routine laboratory tasks and operate or inspect equipment;
- Create and distribute student lab and practice kits for skills practice and testing in multiple health and dental programs;
- Act as a resource for program chairs and faculty researching new supplies and/or equipment;
- Participate in various Health Sciences and Human Services committees (lab, infrastructure, capital);
- First point of contact for external repair technicians and sales representatives;
- Process invoices and purchasing card statements;
- Program student access cards for multiple programs;
- Photocopier readings within Health and Human Services;
- Work requires travel to all three campuses (Nanaimo, Powel River, and Cowichan) and the Parksville Centre.

**Required Qualifications**:
Sound working knowledge of various dental supplies and equipment, purchasing and inventory control, skilled with with MS Office Suite, entry-level accounting processes and dental software.

One-year technician training (i.e. Medical Equipment Preparation, Certified Dental Assistant Certificate, or Office Administration Certificate (OACP) plus medical terminology and records clerk training) or equivalent, from an appropriately accredited post-secondary institution. 3 to 5 years related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Must possess a valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and have a confirmed satisfactory driving record.

**Preferred Qualifications**:
Previous post-secondary experience; knowledge of accounting practices; knowledge of instructional technology; experience with DENTRIX software would be an asset. CDA license and current licensure and registration with the College of Dental Surgeons of BC (or comparable organization) is required to fulfill all tasks in the Dental programs.
- VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities._

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