Assistant, Dental Sterilization LTE

Northcentral Technical College•Wausau, WI

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the sterilization and infection control activities within the NTC Dental Programs, ensuring efficient and safe operations for the Community Dental Clinic. Working closely with the clinic manager, faculty, students, and patients, this position ensures proper sterilization of instruments, maintenance of equipment, and adherence to infection control protocols to facilitate seamless delivery of dental services.

Requirements

One Year Certificate (or Equivalent) Dental Assistant Technical Diploma, or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through occupational experience.
Minimum of one year of dental clinic experience or completion of a dental certificate is required
Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, emails and memos; discuss information one-on-one and in small groups.
Ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Ability to critically think and solve problems involving a variety of concrete variables with limited standardization; interpret written, oral and diagrammed instructions.
Ability to navigate to and between computer applications; read/reply to emails, open/save/close files and applications; find, format and print documents; operate common office equipment.
Ability to pleasantly initiate, maintain and end a conversation; act in a professional manner using appropriate language and body language.
Current CPR certification

Responsibilities

Assist faculty with setup and takedown of equipment in both clinic and classroom environments.
Support faculty in preparing dental materials and supplies for class and clinic sessions.
Maintain Dental Therapy instrument kit rentals and ensure accurate inventory management.
Cross train to provide back-up for Clinical Assistant Sterilization and Infection Control
Operate and maintain sterilization equipment, including autoclaves, hydrims, assistinas, and statims.
Perform sterilization equipment quality assurance checks and maintain all required documentation.
Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on sterilization room and clinic equipment.
Provide on demand sterilization of equipment as needed.
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and proper workflow within the sterilization processing room.
Ensure compliance with infection control standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain and service all Dental Therapy handpiece instruments.
Sharpen dental instruments for clinic and student use as needed.
Provide dental assistant functions under faculty supervision during student performed patient care, including chairside support, material preparation, instrument passing, suctioning, and maintaining infection control protocols.
Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills to ensure positive patient experiences.
Interact professionally with diverse patient populations, maintaining sensitivity and respect.