Sterilization Technician

Enhance Dental; Sapulpa (OK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Enhance Dental in Sapulpa, OK seeks a Sterilization Technician to support the clinic team in a fast-paced environment, maintain sterile conditions, and assist during dental procedures.

Responsibilities include taking x-rays, preparing rooms, infection control, patient comfort, and maintaining supplies and records. Requires a high school diploma; dental assistant license in progress; prior dental experience preferred; day shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Should be working toward a Dental Assistant License.
• Prior dental experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and clean the exam or surgery area, ensure sanitary conditions, and sterilize surfaces and instruments.
• Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Take and develop dental radiographs (x-rays).
• Prepare examination and surgical rooms by sterilizing instruments and moving equipment into place.
• Maintain infection control and ensure a surgically clean work environment.
• Help patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment.
• Provide patients with oral care instructions following treatment.

Skills

Sterilization

Infection control

Dental assisting support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant License in progress

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: SAPULPA DENTISTRY & BRACES - Sapulpa, OK 74066

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Education Level: Technical School

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Health Care

Job Purpose

The Sterilization Technician supports the team by contributing to the day to day operations of the clinic and ensuring a positive experience for patients and staff. This role requires professionalism, dependability and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up and clean the exam or surgery area, ensure sanitary conditions, and sterilize surfaces and instruments


• Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures


• Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)


• Preparing examination and surgical rooms by sterilizing instruments and moving equipment into place


• Preventing the spread of infection and disease by maintaining a surgically clean work environment


• Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment


• Providing patients with instructions for oral care following treatment


• Teaching patient’s appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)


• Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth)


• Create, send and track lab cases


• Monitor, order and maintain budget for dental supplies


• Performing office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer


• Assisting in updating and maintaining client dental records / charts


• Maintaining equipment and coordinating any necessary repairs


• Asking about the patient’s medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse as needed


• Providing support to dentists and other staff as needed


• Maintaining OSHA and HIPAA compliance


• Displays the Enhance core values of Continuous Improvement, Selfless Team-First Attitude, Embrace Change, Conquer the Mountain Mentality and Take Initiative


• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Should be working toward a Dental Assistant License.


• Experience: Prior dental experience preferred.

Working Conditions

Dental practices run at a fast pace and dental assistants will be required to keep up with the flow of doctors and patients.

Physical Requirements

Dental Assistants will be required to:

• Use their hands to handle, control or feel objects, tools, or controls.


• Repeat the same movements.


• Bend or twist their body.


• Sit for long periods of time.


• Stand for long periods of time.


• Lifting up to 50 pounds