Job Details

Hospital Assistant I - Dental Dispensary & Sterilization

F_TEP-Campus Employees

Temporary Employment

87409BR

Job Summary

Employment Duration: 3 months

The Hospital Assistant I supports the UCSF School of Dentistry's Predoctoral Dental Clinic by providing essential dispensary and central sterilization services. This role plays a key part in maintaining dental inventory, supporting clinical operations, and ensuring the proper sterilization, distribution, and maintenance of dental instruments and supplies used by student providers delivering care to approximately 35,000 patients annually.

The position requires close collaboration with clinical teams and adherence to established protocols to support safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care and education.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinic Dispensary Support

• Support clinical activities within the Predoctoral Dental Clinic.

• Dispense dental materials and equipment while maintaining proper inventory control.

• Provide guidance to students on the appropriate use of clinic materials and equipment.

• Service, assemble, and prepare clinic instrument kits for reuse.

• Monitor, clean, and restock supply carts, emergency carts, and disposable items.

• Perform routine maintenance of water and vacuum lines following safety and environmental guidelines.

Sterilization & Central Supply Operations

• Prepare, clean, and sterilize contaminated dental instruments using approved equipment and protocols.

• Sort, process, and maintain dental instruments in accordance with sterilization standards.

• Monitor and document sterilization cycles and biological indicator testing.

• Ensure proper operation of instrument washers and autoclaves.

• Maintain accurate sterilization logs and distribution records.

• Support inventory monitoring and restocking within central supply areas.

• Assist with special events hosted by the School of Dentistry, including occasional weekend support.

Distribution & Inventory Support

• Distribute sterile instruments to student lockers.

• Collect contaminated instruments from clinics throughout the dental school.

• Perform routine sterilization equipment testing, cleaning, and maintenance.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work environment.

• Receive deliveries, verify documentation, and match supplies with purchase orders.

Additional Duties

• Perform other related duties as assigned to support clinic and departmental operations.

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Department Description

UCSF's Temporary Employment Program (TEP) recruits and hires temporary employees for immediate clerical and technical support services to UCSF Departments and various off-campus locations. UCSF departments deploy temporary employees to work on special projects, fill in for regular employees who are on vacation or leave, or to temporarily fill a vacant position during recruitment. Frequently temporary employees become successful candidates for career and limited appointment positions.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least two years of experience as a dental assistant or in dental instrument sterilization.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, materials, and equipment.
• Knowledge of dental sterilization procedures and equipment.
• Physical ability to meet the demands of the position, including lifting, standing, and repetitive hand use.

Preferred Qualifications

• Chairside dental assistant experience.
• Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certification.
• Sterilization certification.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Organization

TEP

Job Code and Payroll Title

009253 HOSP BLANK AST 1

Job Category

Support Services, Temporary Employment

Bargaining Unit

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)

Employee Class

Temporary Employment

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Parnassus Heights (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours