Dental Sterilization Tech

Valley-Family-Health-Care; Emmett (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley-Family-Health-Care seeks a Dental Sterilization Technician to manage sterilization, equipment care, and inventory of dental instruments. This role supports dentists, dental assistants, and hygienists in delivering essential primary dental care at the center.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and BLS certification; 1–2 years of customer service experience, especially in a dental office, is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
• BLS certification in Basic Life Support.
• 1–2 years of customer service experience; experience in a dental office is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and center policies, maintaining professionalism under pressure.
• Assist patients by answering questions and guiding them as authorized by the dentist or hygienist.
• Perform delegated procedures as directed by the Dental Director in line with state regulations and departmental directives.
• Maintain dental department equipment per manufacturer directions and department policy.
• Keep all dental areas compliant with infection control and safety policies; act as a resource to ensure tasks are completed as required.
• Maintain operatory supplies and compile shortages for inventory and ordering purposes.
• Handle appropriate clinical and administrative duties and engage in health promotion activities as required.
• Undertake other related tasks as directed to meet organizational goals.

Skills

Customer service

Dental office exposure

Education

High School diploma/GED or equivalent

BLS certification (Basic Life Support)

Job description

Description

POSITION TITLE: Dental Sterilization Technician

RESPONSIBLE TO: Dental Director & Staff Dentist

FLSA STATUS: Non - Exempt

Purpose of Position: Responsible for sterilization, equipment maintenance and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies. The Dental Sterilization Technician is also responsible for assisting the dentist(s), dental assistant(s), and dental hygienist(s) in the direct provision of primary care dental services to patients of the center. Reports to Dental Director & Staff Dentist.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
2. BLS certified in basic life support
3. 1-2 years of customer service experience, experience in a dental office a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for personal compliance in full with all applicable federal, state, local and center rules, regulations, protocols and procedures including but not limited to the participation in the provision of clinical dental care, as well as work place safety, public health and confidentiality. Address operational issues in an effective and professional manner, staying calm under pressure.
2. Assists patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering their questions and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dentist or dental hygienist.
3. Performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by the Dental Director in accordance with the state regulation and law and Dental Department directive and protocol.
4. Maintains dental Department equipment in accordance with manufacturer's directions and Dental Department policy and protocol.
5. Maintains all Dental Department areas in compliance with Dental Department directives and protocols as well as center policies and procedures relative to infection control, exposure control and safety issues. Act as a resource for departments/supervisors to assure that operational tasks are being completed according to established policies and procedures.
6. Maintains adequate operatory supplies and compiles a list of individual item shortages for inventory control and ordering purposes.
7. Receives and places necessary telephone calls consistent with professional matters, clinic business and patient care of the Dental Department.
8. Assist with various clinical and administrative functions of the center as appropriate.
9. Participates in appropriate health promotion / disease prevention activities, both on-site and off-site as required.
10. As directed by a supervisor, performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives.

Physical Requirements:

1. Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
2. Continuous sitting, standing, walking.
3. Correctable vision and hearing.
4. The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
5. The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.