Dental Sterile Technician

La Clinica Del Valle • Medford, OR

12d • Onsite

About The Position

La Clinica is seeking a Dental Sterile Technician to join a fast-paced, integrated Dental team. This role works closely with dental assistants, dentists, hygienists, and other team members. The primary responsibility is the cleaning and sterilization of all dental instruments, preparation of restorative, oral surgery, and hygiene instruments/cassettes. The position also involves inventory and ordering of dental supplies, stocking and maintenance of sterile department equipment, record keeping, and assisting dental assistants and providers in cleaning dental exam areas. The ideal candidate must work well in a team environment.

Requirements

• Must be able to interact with a variety of individuals at various levels under stressful circumstances while exercising sound judgement, tact, and diplomacy.
• Must work productively both independently and in a team setting.
• Must communicate with clarity, both verbally and in writing to groups and individuals.
• High school diploma or General education degree (GED)
• 1-2 year's experience working in a healthcare facility.

Nice To Haves

• Sterilization experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Performs weekly and monthly maintenance on all sterile department equipment.
• Performs weekly biological spore testing on all sterilizers.
• Runs eyewash station weekly.
• Stocks sterile department supplies.
• Preps Endo File Boxes for Provider use.
• Transfers dirty instruments from operatory cabinets to the sterilization department.
• Checks sharps container in dirty operatory cabinet and replaces as needed.
• Takes sterilized instruments and cassettes back to designated provider areas.
• Updates Safety Data Sheets.
• Handles clinical back end service issues and small equipment repairs.
• Assists in ordering weekly and monthly clinical supplies and logging costs.
• Tracks incoming supply orders and puts in designated clinical areas.
• Maintains and updates small equipment inventory documents.
• Assigns back up small equipment when equipment is out on repair.
• Codes and copies incoming invoices to send to finance.
• Processes incoming lab invoices/orders.
• Completes assigned trainings via La Clinica’s learning module system (Relias) by required due date.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Accident, Short Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Available Company Match
• Organization Paid Standard Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• HRSA Loan Repayment Options (SUD, NHSC, NURSE Corps) and the Oregon Healthcare Provider Incentive Program
• Wellness Programs Such as Cooking, Zumba, Yoga, and Gardening
• Personal and Professional Development Seminars

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED