Dental Sterilization Tech

CommWell•Dunn, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a team that’s been providing compassionate, patient-centered care to rural North Carolina communities for 50 years. At CommWell Health, you won’t just care for patients, you’ll empower families, change lives, and be part of a mission-driven team that believes everyone deserves quality healthcare, close to home.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
DA I or DA II
BLS Certificate from American Red Cross or American Heart Association
Dental Assistant Certification
Radiography (X-Ray) Certification
Infection Control/Sterilization Certification
Medical Emergencies Dental Office Certification
Coronal Polishing Certification
Current NC Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Min one (1) Year experience as Dental Asst I

Responsibilities

Responsible preparing trays with standard dental equipment to ensure effective patient turnover.
Operate, monitor, and clean sterilization equipment.
Perform daily and weekly infection control test to ensure optimum sterility.
Sterilize and disinfect dental instruments using ADA protocols
Observe and maintain all OSHA guidelines and standards.
Assists in preparing the patient for examination by medical staff, assists during the examination as needed.
Assists in cleaning and sterilizing instruments used in the clinic, assuring labeling as to expiration dates and checking current status.
Assists in the general maintenance and disinfection of the patient examination rooms, work-up area and equipment.
Review log books, provide training or assistance to other sites.
Train and sign off dental colleagues for sterilization competencies at all dental locations.
Participates in continuing education seminars on and off-site as feasible.
Participate in Eagle Excellence activities
Travel to other CWH sites to assist as necessary
Other duties as assigned