Technician-Dental

Riley Children's Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Riley Children’s Health in Indianapolis seeks a dental support role focused on aseptic/sterile processing of instruments and supplies for dental procedures. You will assist with patient intake, room setup, and post-procedure turnover, ensuring regulatory compliance and safe patient care.

Responsibilities include handling dental instruments, providing behavior management support, and coordinating with clinical staff to ensure smooth operation of the dental service line.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• BLS-CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of dental instruments required.
• Knowledge of sterile instrument processing and aseptic dental processes required.
• Fluency in English (reading, writing, speaking) required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.

Responsibilities

• Provide support services to dental providers and dental service line.
• Aseptic/sterile processing of dental instruments, supplies, and equipment per regulatory and best practice guidelines.
• Deliver sterile instruments and supplies promptly.
• Provide behavior management support for patients during procedures.
• Prepare treatment areas with instruments and supplies prior to procedures.
• Clean treatment areas aseptically after procedures and expedite room turnover.
• Assist with patient intake: collect height, weight, temperature, and blood pressure.
• Direct patients to procedure rooms and assist with documentation and scheduling.

Skills

Knowledge of dental instruments

Sterile instrument processing

Infection control

Reading, writing, speaking English

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Provides support services to dental providers and dental service line. Responsible for aseptic/sterile processing of dental instruments, reusable supplies, and equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements, infection control policies, and best practice recommendations. Responsible for prompt delivery of sterile instruments and supplies. Provides behavior management support for patients during procedures. Ensures the presence and proper arrangement of instruments, equipment, and supplies in the treatment area prior to each procedure. Performs aseptic cleaning of treatment areas in accordance with regulatory requirements and best practice recommendation after the procedure and expedites prompt room turnover. Performs patient intake procedures including collecting height, weight, temperature, and blood pressure. Directs patients to appropriate procedure rooms, assists patients with necessary documentation, and schedules return visits. Performs administrative and registration tasks as assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• BLS-CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of dental instruments required.
• Knowledge of sterile instrument processing and aseptic dental processes required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English is required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job required.

Overview

Provides support services to dental providers and dental service line. Responsible for aseptic/sterile processing of dental instruments, reusable supplies, and equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements, infection control policies, and best practice recommendations. Responsible for prompt delivery of sterile instruments and supplies. Provides behavior management support for patients during procedures. Ensures the presence and proper arrangement of instruments, equipment, and supplies in the treatment area prior to each procedure. Performs aseptic cleaning of treatment areas in accordance with regulatory requirements and best practice recommendation after the procedure and expedites prompt room turnover. Performs patient intake procedures including collecting height, weight, temperature, and blood pressure. Directs patients to appropriate procedure rooms, assists patients with necessary documentation, and schedules return visits. Performs administrative and registration tasks as assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• BLS-CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of dental instruments required.
• Knowledge of sterile instrument processing and aseptic dental processes required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English is required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job required.

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