Dental Sterilization Tech: Growth & Impact in Rural Care

CommWell Health; Dunn (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Matching

Generous PTO

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career Growth

Job summary

CommWell Health in Dunn, NC seeks a dedicated Dental Assistant to sterilize instruments, support patient prep, and uphold strict infection control standards. You will train colleagues in sterilization, travel to other CommWell Health sites as needed, and participate in ongoing education to advance a mission-driven team.

Requirements include DA I/II, BLS, radiography and infection-control certifications, plus a NC driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• DA I or DA II certification.
• BLS certification from ARC or AHA.
• Dental Assistant Certification.
• Radiography certification.
• Infection Control/Sterilization certification.
• Medical Emergencies Dental Office certification.
• Coronal Polishing certification.
• Current NC Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Prepare trays with standard dental equipment.
• Operate, monitor, and clean sterilization equipment.
• Perform infection control tests to ensure sterility.
• Sterilize and disinfect dental instruments using ADA protocols.
• Observe OSHA guidelines and standards.
• Assist in preparing the patient for examination by medical staff, assists during the examination as needed.
• Assist in cleaning and sterilizing instruments used in the clinic, assuring labeling as to expiration dates and checking current status.
• Assist in the general maintenance and disinfection of the patient examination rooms, work-up area and equipment.
• Review log books, provide training or assistance to other sites.
• Train and sign off dental colleagues for sterilization competencies at all dental locations.
• Participates in continuing education seminars on and off-site as feasible.
• Travel to other CWH sites to assist as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Sterilization

Infection control

Dental assisting

OSHA compliance

Education

DA I or DA II

BLS Certification

Dental Assistant Certification

Radiography Certification

Infection Control Certification

Medical Emergencies Dental Office Certification

Coronal Polishing Certification

Current NC Driver’s License

Tools

Sterilization Equipment (autoclave)

Radiography Equipment

Job description

CommWell Health in Dunn, NC seeks a dedicated Dental Assistant to sterilize instruments, support patient prep, and uphold strict infection control standards. You will train colleagues in sterilization, travel to other CommWell Health sites as needed, and participate in ongoing education to advance a mission-driven team.

Requirements include DA I/II, BLS, radiography and infection-control certifications, plus a NC driver’s license.