Dental Sterilization Floater & Clinic Assistant II

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington School of Dentistry seeks a Dental Assistant 2 to join the sterilization teams on Main Campus and Sandpoint locations. The role supports sterilization processes, instrument logistics, and occasional chairside assistance in teaching clinics.

The position requires a completed dental assisting program and CDA certification readiness with potential six-month completion. This is a full-time, on-site role within the UW School of Dentistry.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited training program for dental assistants.
• Current certification as a dental assistant (CDA) or ability to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Sterilize and decontaminate instruments and equipment following infection control protocols.
• Operate autoclaves, washers, and sterilization equipment; perform biological testing where required.
• Maintain logs for hand pieces, cassettes, bur, and spore testing; report discrepancies to Manager.
• Coordinate instrument pick-up/delivery and keep accurate inventory records.
• Provide chairside assistance in teaching clinics and other approved areas as needed.

Education

CDA certification (or eligibility)

Job description

The University of Washington School of Dentistry seeks a Dental Assistant 2 to join the sterilization teams on Main Campus and Sandpoint locations. The role supports sterilization processes, instrument logistics, and occasional chairside assistance in teaching clinics.

The position requires a completed dental assisting program and CDA certification readiness with potential six-month completion. This is a full-time, on-site role within the UW School of Dentistry.