Medical & Dental Equipment and Supplies Clerk

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.

Note:

• Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.