DENTAL STERILIZATION TECHNICIAN

Lorain County Health & Dentistry • Lorain, OH

120d

About The Position

The Dental Sterilization Tech supports the performance of each dental provider and auxiliary staff members by ensuring that tools, equipment, and clinic environment are kept sterile and clean per the organizations standards. The Dental Sterilization Tech communicates regularly with the Dental Director to provide updates regarding patient and clinic flow while ensuring patient coordination is maintained to meet the needs of patients from registration to discharge. This role is perceived as a stepping stone to becoming a Dental Assistant, with the expectation that any incumbent receives their Ohio Radiographer Licensure within 6 months after date of hire.

Requirements

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must earn BLS certification within 6 months of employment.
• Desire to pursue dental career and willingness to grow and participate in hands on Dental Assistant training.
• Ohio State Dental Radiography license or license attainment within 6 months of employment.
• Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor and communicate enthusiastically with patients.
• Ability to be responsive in working with a culturally-diverse patient population.
• Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to master a therapeutic communication approach.
• Ability to independently complete multiple tasks.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee patient flow, assuring patients are seated timely and appropriately.
• Provide daily schedule support to maximize efficiency and accommodate late, walk-in, and emergency patients whenever possible.
• Provide support to dental assistants, dental hygienists, and dentists.
• Assure the clinical area meets or exceeds quality and regulatory standards.
• Removes all instruments and tools from treatment room after use and processes them for sterilization.
• Assists in preparing trays and setting up for all procedures.
• Cleans and sets up treatment rooms for scheduled procedures.
• Prepares, Decontaminates, and disinfects instruments, tray set up and instrument sterilization.
• Manages general house cleaning tasks.
• Break down and set up operatories.
• Maintains lab counter areas keeping them clean and free of clutter.
• Document and maintain accurate sterilization records.
• Collect, store and ensure proper disposal of biohazards and sharps waste.
• Be knowledgeable of spill containment and clean up.
• Must maintain accurate records and ensure all patient records are maintained accurately by those who report them.
• Must maintain HIPPA policy at all times.
• Must sustain infection prevention standards at all times per company policy.
• Must demonstrate clinical competence in all areas of assigned job functions.

Benefits

• Excellent Training and Orientation Program
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Prescription Coverage
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Giving back, outreach, and true advocacy to the patient community we serve.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED