Dental Sterilization Technician / Unlicensed Dental Assistant

Job Type

Full-time

Description

JOB SUMMARY :

The Dental Sterilization Technician assists Dental department staff by performing duties associated with the sterilization process and dispensing of dental instruments, supplies and equipment used by the Dentists, Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists. In additional unlicensed Dental Assistants can assist Dentist / Hygienist with chairside procedures. (excluding dental assistant expanded function). An unlicensed Dental Assistant will have to present a certificate of completion from a credited dental assistant program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Ensure treatment rooms are cleaned prior to the patient being seated and cleaned after the dental services have been provided.
• Handle and dispose of infection control and hazardous waste according to clinic protocols.
• Sterilize and disinfect all instruments and dental equipment in accordance with clinic protocols and manufacturer guidelines.
• Reports defective materials or equipment to appropriate supervisors or staff.
• Maintain stock of supplies needed to properly run the sterilizing, dispensing and pre-patient care areas.
• Checks supplies to ensure they are not expired.
• Maintain storage rooms in a neat and orderly manner in keeping with the highest standards of sanitation.
• Collects information, keeps records and prepares reports as required using computerized inventory.
• Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Under direct supervision of a Dentist or Hygienist assist with dental chair procedure.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

N / A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Work is performed in a clinic office environment. Which includes interaction with other staff members, patients, and outside agencies. Possible exposure to communicable disease and medical preparations common to clinic environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

None

Salary is $22.00 - $30.20 hourly DOE

Apprentice rates start at are $20.00 hourly

A summary of our benefits include but are not limited to : health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, basic life insurance, voluntary additional life insurance, spousal and child insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and a 403b retirement plan.

In addition, job offers made during flu season are conditioned on the candidate receiving the annual flu vaccination before their start date.

RCH is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Salary Description

$22.00 - $30.20 hourly DOE