Infection Control Specialist

University of New England
US - Maine - Biddeford
January 5, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Position Type
Professional Staff

Faculty TrackPosition Title
Infection Control Specialist

Employment Status
Full Time

Months
9

Campus
Portland, ME

Description

The Infection Control Specialist is primarily responsible for overseeing clinical operations for the UNE Dental Hygiene onsite clinic in the Westbrook College of Health Professions on the Portland campus.

About The University of New EnglandUNE is Maine's largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state's top provider of health professionals and home to Maine's only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.

UNE offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an 8% match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick and personal time; and educational benefits. Please visit the Human Resources Benefits site (/une.edu/hr/benefits) for additional information regarding UNE's fantastic benefits package.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

Track inventory of clinic supplies/place orders/stock supplies.
Monitor clinic autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaner, and instrument sanitizer.
Wash, package, sterilize, and store student cassettes & instruments.
Troubleshoot and identify equipment issues; work with service vendors to plan maintenance and repair visits.
Manage weekly spore testing.
Work with students to assign student lockers and cubbies.
Guide students in use of sterilization equipment and proper infection control protocols.
Perform water testing and monitor results; follow up with necessary waterline treatment.
Maintain logs and maintenance records for clinic equipment.
Other duties as assigned.

Non-clinical responsibilities:

Create work orders/requests for UNE facilities support for clinic issues.
Work with and support the Assistant Director of Clinical Education and Clinical Course Directors.
Follow all HIPAA protocols.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred, or minimum of 3-4 years of relevant infection control and work experience in dental setting.

Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Ability to keep information confidential.
Experience in task management and managing clinic operations.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to provide excellent customer service to a diverse group of students, faculty and professional staff.
Current CPR certification.

EEO Statement Summary

Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.

COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)

Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine's immunization requirements for clinical activity.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
2022PS0566P

Open Date
01/03/2025

Close DateOpen Until Filled
Yes

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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