Dental Sterilization Assistant

Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region • Rutland Town, VT

10d • $18 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Sterilization Assistant will work with dentist and dental assistants to ensure instruments used for procedures are clean, sterilized, and prepare instruments for use. The DSA must be able to take direction and follow through on all assignments and tasks. The goal is optimizing flow so patients are provided high quality care.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or its equivalent is required

Nice To Haves

• Prior sterilization experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Properly sterilize all dental instruments and equipment in accordance with departmental policy.
• Restock and maintain an inventory of dental supplies and instruments to assure a constant level is always available.
• Communicate to the Lead Dental Assistant any supplies that need replenishing or replacement.
• Maintain order and cleanliness in the dental lab and in the sterilization area.
• Perform weekly and monthly maintenance of Autoclave and Statim.
• Maintain in/out logs for the dental laboratory orders in a manner that assures completeness and accuracy.
• Work with the recipients to ensure that all dental laboratory orders are sent out and received in a timely manner.
• Maintain proper pre-set trays and ensure they are ready for anticipated procedures. Proactively review notes in patients’ charts to set-up for the planned treatment. Gather and ready all necessary materials and instruments needed for treatment.
• Assist clinical staff in optimizing patient flow. This will include re-stocking items, unpacking supplies, seating patients, “floating”, and supporting other dental team members with patient care.
• Prepare operatory for patient reception and assure it is as aseptic as possible for patient welfare.
• Enter patient data and dental chart information into Electronic Dental Record system, Dentrix, in a manner that ensures accuracy completeness and is done timely.
• Demonstrate understanding and apply working knowledge of safety policies and ensuring safe member practices.
• Safely performs all duties; follows required protective protocols to ensure personal safety as well as the safety of others.

Benefits

• Work Life Balance
• Generous Time Off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account option.
• Robust 403 (b) retirement savings plan, with employer match and 100% vesting schedule.
• Comprehensive Wellness Program.

What This Job Offers

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