Sterilization Technician - Arrow Dental (La Grande, Oregon)

Arrow Dental; La Grande (OR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, and E

Employee Assistant Program

PTO and paid company holidays

401k and FSA

Job summary

Arrow Dental in Astoria, Oregon is seeking a Sterilization Technician to support infection control and instrument processing in our dental clinic.

You will sterilize and deliver instruments, prepare treatment areas, and assist the dentist while upholding OSHA/CDC standards. The role requires attention to detail, ability to multitask, and teamwork within a community-focused practice.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; or 0–3 months' related experience or training.
• 0–2 years dental office experience preferred.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced dental practice.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, memos, and short correspondence.
• Ability to work well under pressure with frequent interruptions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Sterilizes and delivers instruments to treatment areas; positions instruments for dentist’s access; suctions; passes instruments.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing maintenance requirements and following instructions.
• Maintains dental supplies inventory; places orders and verifies receipt.
• Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed.
• Maintains professional knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing publications.
• Contributes to team effort.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multitasking

Reading comprehension

Working under pressure

Dental office experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

At Arrow Dental, LLC, we’re passionate about helping you on your journey to be better. We are currently seeking a Sterilization Technician in our Dental Clinic located in Astoria, Oregon. This position will assist in the management of the dental office infection control plan to meet OSHA and CDC standards. Handles instrument cleaning, sterilization/disinfection and re-circulation. Performs dental treatment room disinfection.

Clinic hours Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Arrow Dental, a Moda Health subsidiary, primarily serves Medicaid patients. This is to help the community with the large population of Medicaid members that became Medicaid eligible due to the Affordable Care Act.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, and Employee Assistant Program
• PTO and paid company holidays
• 401k and FSA

Pay Ranges: $17.69 to $21.84 per hour (depending on experience)

Required Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent; or one to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0- 2 years dental office experience preferred.
• Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced dental practice.
• Ability to read and comprehend, simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to work well under pressure work with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities.

Primary Functions

• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols
• Sterilizes and delivers instruments to treatment areas; positions instruments for dentist’s access; suctions; passes instruments
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols
• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; follows manufacturer’s instructions; calls for repairs when necessary
• Maintains dental supplies inventory; places orders for supplies; verifies receipt of supplies
• Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications
• Contributes to team effort
• Other duties as assigned

If you’re ready to make a difference that matters, we want to hear from you. Because it’s time to discover what’s possible.

Together, we can be more. We can be better.

Arrow Dental seeks to allow equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

Arrow Dental values diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We aim to demonstrate our commitment to diversity through all our business practices and invite applications from candidates that share our commitment to this diversity. Our diverse experiences and perspectives help us become a stronger organization. Let’s be better together.