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Receiving and Distribution Coordinator

Company:
Ohio State University
Location:
Columbus, OH, 43201
Posted:
August 25, 2025
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Job Title:

Receiving and Distribution Coordinator

Department:

Dentistry Pre-Doctoral Restorative and Prosthetic

The Ohio State University College of Dentistry seeks a Receiving and Distribution Coordinator to join the patient care team in Clinic Administration to support the Dental Clinics. The College?s Instrument Management Services within Clinic Administration is an important function in the health care delivery system.

The Ohio State University College of Dentistry is the fourth largest public dental school in the United States and it is the only public dental school in Ohio. The college is divided into ten divisions with all major ADA-recognized dental specialties represented. The College has approximately 600 students in its undergraduate and graduate programs.

The Receiving and Distribution Coordinator will be responsible for providing support to Instrument Management Services within the CoD including supply acquisition, inventory control, and some maintenance of equipment and instruments including the supply par levels to insure availability and prevent overstock. Serves as liaison between departments in regards to supplies and equipment utilized, and prepares weekly and monthly reports inventory reports. The supply coordinator is responsible for managing the supply and inventory process for the Colleges units including ordering and tracking inventory, maintaining burs and typodonts (plastic) teeth for student sales. The Supply Coordinator is responsible for creating cost saving strategies and participates in planning meetings with other staff and the area supervisor. Additionally, this position will be responsible for maintaining equipment, the college Shipping and Receiving room and maintaining a clean storage area.

Schedule

Monday – Friday 7:00am-4:00pm May work nights and/or weekends as needed for college events.

Compensation

$16.65 - $21.77/hour

Frequent lifting/pulling/pushing up to 70lbs, bending/twisting/turning/reaching below knees and above shoulders on a regular basis; standing/sitting/walking for periods of time. Candidate must have the use of both hands; Other specific requirements include excellent hand-eye coordination, visual acuity and communication/language development. Individuals in this position may be exposed to the following: chemical hazards (skin irritants).

Required: High School diploma or GED. 1 year experience in inventory control, record-keeping procedures, safety practices; using a personal computer and Microsoft Office to generate a variety of materials ranging from basic to complex. 1 year experience in a customer service setting; excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written; ability to consistently contribute to and work within a fast-paced team environment.

Desired: 2-4 year’s relevant experience. Dental experience in an office or hospital setting.

FUNCTION: Supply Chain

SUBFUNCTION: Receiving and Distribution

CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Technical

CAREER LEVEL: T2

Additional Information:

Location:

Postle Hall (0024)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

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