Sterilization Technician Dental Assistant

Chase Brexton Health Care; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Chase Brexton Health Care in Columbia, MD is seeking a compassionate Dental Assistant to perform routine sterilization, assist dentists during procedures, and support infection control across sites. You will ensure sterilized instruments, manage radiographs within state guidelines, and help maintain dental equipment and supplies.

The role covers providing coverage for PTO or leave, serving patients of all ages, including those facing barriers to care, and working closely with clinical teams and

Qualifications

• DA to perform routine sterilization of dental equipment.
• Assist dentist during examinations and procedures as needed.
• Maintain infection control standards and sterilization logs.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist during examinations, procedures, and treatments
• Builds trusting relationships with patients by listening to their concerns and answering questions with empathy.

Job description

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3 days ago Requisition ID: 4980

Salary Range: $23.00 To $28.00 Hourly

JOB SUMMARY:

Work in a mission driven environment taken care of all patients independent of their insurance status where we provide high-quality, affordable, and culturally responsive oral healthcare. Seeking a compassionate dental assistant (DA) to perform routine sterilization of all dental related equipment. Responsible for providing dental assistant duties as assigned to all sites upon request to cover dental assistant position when assigned site dental assistant is on PTO or leave of absence. DA to support comprehensive dental services for patients of all ages, including individuals who may face financial, transportation, language, or other barriers to care. The DA will work closely within a team of clinical providers and operations. Performs basic chair side assisting duties, instrument and equipment maintenance, radiographic proficiency and dental supply inventory. Responsible for instrument and equipment maintenance for dental and other departments as needed.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist dentist during examinations, procedures, and treatments
• Builds trusting relationships with patients by listening to their concerns and answering questions with empathy.

Planning and Organizing

• Prepares treatment rooms and dental equipment
• Ensures sterilized instruments are readily available for scheduled dental procedures.
• Coordinate with dental staff to anticipate daily instrument needs.

Workplace Computers and Equipment

• Take any appropriate radiograph as requested as permitted by state regulations and training
• Sterilizes instruments and adheres to infection control standards.
• Operate and maintain ultrasonic cleaners, instrument washers and autoclaves.

Checking, Examining, and Recording

• Perform and document sterilization monitoring including biological, chemical and mechanical factors. Maintain accurate sterilization logs and equipment maintenance records.
• Identify and report damaged instruments, malfunctioning equipment and infection control concerns.
• Monitor instrument turnover to prevent delays in patient care.