Dental Sterile Processing Tech - Impact & Precision

Wellspace Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 78,512,000 - 102,066,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Paid time off

11 paid holidays per year

Sick leave

Flexible Spending Program

Job summary

WellSpace Health in Rancho Cordova, CA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support dental operations. You will decontaminate, sterilize, assemble and inventory dental instruments and ensure operatories are cleaned and ready for patients.

This full-time, non-exempt role reports to the Center Manager and involves fast-paced clinical work, adherence to HIPAA, and strict infection control procedures. Qualifications include a high school diploma and a dental assisting certificate or sterile

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Dental Assistant training program with a Dental Assisting Certificate preferred but not required, or Sterile Technician training program certification.
• Ability to work courteously and effectively as a team member to support quality/efficiency standards.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing with strong listening skills.
• Perform clerical work methodically and accurately.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, instruments and office procedures is preferred.
• Must be able to stand for long periods in a fast-paced environment.
• CPR and first aid certificates or willingness to be trained within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate and sterilize dental instruments and equipment.
• Assemble, wrap and sterilize instrument cassettes.
• Ensure operatories are cleaned and ready for patients.
• Assist and support the center/department to meet High Reliability standards.
• Maintain inventory of instruments and supplies.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Attention to detail

HIPAA compliance

Clerical accuracy

Education

High school diploma

Dental Assistant training or Sterile Technician training

Job description

WellSpace Health in Rancho Cordova, CA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support dental operations. You will decontaminate, sterilize, assemble and inventory dental instruments and ensure operatories are cleaned and ready for patients.

This full-time, non-exempt role reports to the Center Manager and involves fast-paced clinical work, adherence to HIPAA, and strict infection control procedures. Qualifications include a high school diploma and a dental assisting certificate or sterile