Dental Pre-clinic Lab Operations Supervisor

Required Qualifications (Please detail all the required qualifications on your application): BA/BS degree or a combination of related education and dental work experience to equal at least 4 years. Experience as a dental assistant, dental hygienist, or dental therapist. Prior experience in a supervisory or team lead role, with demonstrated ability to oversee daily workflows and manage direct reports. Exceptional customer service skills and professional demeanor. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with diverse populations. Adept at setting priorities and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high attention to detail; excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to perform occasional, but daily, light to moderate lifting up to 50 pounds, as well as walking and standing for long periods of time. Hours: Monday through Friday 7:30am-4:30pm or 8:00am-5pm. Preferred Qualifications: Dentistry-specific experience, including knowledge of dental instrumentation and materials. Experience managing a budget, purchasing and/or procuring materials and equipment. Experience evaluating, updating and maintaining work organization, standards and procedures. Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google workspace, and other organizational software. Must be self-motivated and work well independently. The Dental Pre-clinic Lab Operations Supervisor plays an integral role in supporting the education of dental students. This position is responsible for the management of the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry’s 3M Simulation Dental Clinic, known as the pre-clinical laboratory or “pre-clinic,” and related laboratory spaces. The Dental Pre-clinic Lab Operations Supervisor understands all aspects of lab operations, and in partnership with the Director of Pre-clinical Dentistry, works to identify and implement operational efficiencies. This role liaises with course directors and course faculty on materials/ instrumentation needs and budgets, manages the procurement process, and facilitates course material availability, per specification. The Dental Pre-clinic Lab Operations Supervisor may supervise other employees and/or student workers, to ensure dental students receive assistance during pre-clinical coursework. Responsibilities include: Management of Lab Operations (50%) Understand all aspects of lab operations; analyze; develop and enforce policies, procedures and compliance requirements. Research procedural problems; identify and implement operational efficiencies. Organize and document workflow and processes. Perform continual analysis of processes to identify and correct gaps and deficiencies - recommend possible solutions. Oversee the maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment in conjunction with dental engineering; ensure timely and complete repair. Evaluate audio-visual needs; identify/propose improvements; coordinate/facilitate implementation of any new equipment; monitor function and maintenance. Evaluate and elevate standards of cleanliness; monitor waste and ensure work areas are in compliance with healthcare industry standards and University policies. Materials Management Procure, inventory, and manage materials and equipment used in the 3M Simulation Clinic. Work with course directors to identify materials, instruments, and equipment used in pre-clinical courses. Ensure product stock is adequate in both quality and quantity. Communicate with UMarket, dental vendors and dental laboratories to purchase materials and products; utilize various methods including EFS, University procurement card; follow School and University policies and procedures. Track orders, receive physical products and place into electronic inventory to track usage/product availability. Work within established course budgets. Identify opportunities for quality improvement and/or cost savings. Perform regular audits of supply levels; collaborate regularly with personnel to investigate …

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