Dental Support Technician

Family Health Center; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive pay

PPO or PPO High Deductible Plan with H

Company paid long-term disability

Voluntary life and other supplemental

Pre-tax 403(b) retirement plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

8 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Family Health Center in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Dental Support Technician to assist the dental team with cleaning, sterilization and disinfection of care equipment. You will help maintain infection control standards and support operations across operatories.

Must have a high school diploma or GED; custodial experience is a plus. You will work independently with minimal supervision, stock rooms and assist hygienists during downtime, while adhering to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in custodial services is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• To perform high-quality cleaning procedures, while working in a safe and effective manner.
• To ensure that all areas of the dental practice are regularly cleaned, paying attention to safety procedures and infection control.
• Disinfection of dental operatory.
• Transportation of dirty instruments.
• Stocking the rooms/operatories and storage room.
• Helping hygienist during down time.
• Attends in-service, departmental and staff meetings.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as required by business needs.

Skills

Infection control

Independence

Flexible schedule

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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As Needed Kalamazoo, MI, US

DENTAL SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

MISSION: To provide clinical excellence with outstanding patient experience while ensuring that all members of the community have access to quality, comprehensive, patient-centered health care.

We Serve. We Grow. We Achieve.

COMPANY INFORMATION:

As a federally qualified health center (FQHC) we serve all people with quality healthcare, dignity, and respect. We envision a seamless healthcare delivery system that is proactively responsible for the medical, dental and psychosocial needs of underserved individuals, children and families residing in Kalamazoo County.

We advocate for the rights of all people to experience comprehensive healthcare that is delivered through a collaborative community network focused on quality standards of care. Our aim is to decrease healthcare disparities by increasing access to care through culturally sensitive medical attention, education and outreach. We work to reflect this simple motto: "Together, we are improving quality of life by providing excellent health care to all people in an environment of dignity & respect."

BENEFITS:

• Highly competitive pay
• PPO or PPO High Deductible Plan with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company paid long-term disability Insurance
• Voluntary life, accidental death, short-term disability, and other supplemental offerings
• Pre-tax 403(b) retirement plan (Discretionary employer contribution based on FHC financial performance)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 8 Paid Holidays

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Dental Support Technician is responsible for assisting the dental care team in providing essential high-quality cleaning, sterilization and disinfection of care equipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To perform high-quality cleaning procedures, while working in a safe and effective manner
• To ensure that all areas of the dental practice are regularly cleaned, paying attention to the safety procedures, standard precautions and infection control processes
• Disinfection of dental operatory
• Transportation of dirty instruments
• Practices proper waste management techniques, disposal of sharps, biohazard, general garbage, etc.
• Stocking the rooms/operatories
• Stocking the storage room
• Unloading and unpacking supply deliveries/shipments
• Helping hygienist during down time
• Closing Alcott duties as assigned
• Shocking the lines once a month
• Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Attends in-service, departmental and staff meetings
• Ability to work a flexible schedule or as required by business needs
• Other duties as assigned.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

• Must have high school diploma, or GED
• Experience in custodial services is preferred, but not required.