Central Sterilization Processing & Dispensary Operations Manager

Position Information Job Title Central Sterilization Processing & Dispensary Operations Manager Union Level Department Dental Clinic Central Sterilization Campus San Francisco Posting Number 201304392P Full or Part Time Full Time Number of Months 12 Work Schedule M-F (8) hours per day Position End Date Open Date 10/15/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period. External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period. For in-person roles: This is an in-person role, and the successful candidate must be willing to relocate within California, preferably within 25 miles of the (City) Pacific campus. For online roles: While this is an online position, Pacific’s three campuses are within California and its faculty and staff are mostly California residents. For administrative purposes, California residents are preferred. Out of state hires must be approved either by the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs (for academic hires) or by the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President for Finance and Operations. Sponsorship This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future. Position Summary Information Primary Purpose Under the general supervision of the Director of Clinic Operations, provides leadership and management of Central Sterilization Processing and Dispensing Operations, including personnel, inventory, equipment, infection prevention practices, and operational workflows. Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, supports clinical education and patient care activities, and promotes operational excellence through quality improvement, staff development, and effective resource management. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff. Essential Functions Manage sterilization/dispensing staff to include hiring, training, staff development, work distribution, performance evaluations, scheduling, coaching, recognition, and corrective action. Coordinate staffing coverage for all sterilization, dispensing, and inventory management areas and collaborate with clinical managers to ensure efficient clinic operations. Demonstrate exceptional customer service and establish service standards for staff. Participate in Infection Control, Clinic Operations, and other assigned committees. Plan, direct, monitor, troubleshoot, and evaluate sterilization, dispensing, inventory, and instrument tracking operations. Ensure compliance with infection prevention requirements, regulatory standards, clinic policies, and accreditation expectations. Supervise decontamination, high-level disinfection, packaging, sterilization, storage, distribution, and inventory control activities. Develop and monitor quality assurance, competency validation, infection prevention, and operational improvement programs. Ensure adequate staffing, competency assessment, ongoing education, and professional development programs are maintained. Oversee equipment maintenance, preventive maintenance schedules, repairs, biological monitoring, and sterilization documentation. Maintain accurate inventories of instruments, supplies, materials, and equipment and ensure inventory security and accountability. Administer electronic instrument tracking systems and utilize operational data for reporting and process improvement. Support student clinical education through training, operational support, and compliance oversight. Provide l…

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