Dental Sterilization Technician
HealthPoint Careers•Des Moines, WA
•Onsite
About The Position
HealthPoint is a community-based, community-supported and community-governed network of non-profit health centers dedicated to providing expert, high-quality care to all who need it, regardless of circumstances. Founded in 1971, we believe that the quality of your health care should not depend on how much money you make, what language you speak or what your health is, because everyone deserves great care. The Dental Sterilization Technician (Dental Assistant I) is responsible for the sterilization of dental instruments, dental equipment maintenance and performing chair side dental assisting duties.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Maintain current registration/licensure in Washington State as a Dental Assistant.
- Beginning level of Outlook required.
- Proof of vaccination for COVID-19 is required, prior to start. HealthPoint does not accept the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine as proof of vaccination. If you have received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, we ask that you provide documentation demonstrating proof of an alternate COVID vaccine or vaccine series.
- All new employees are also required to show proof of immunizations and/or immunity to MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Varicella, annual Influenza and TB QuantiFERON Gold Titer.
- Additionally, if you work in a HealthPoint clinic, Tdap (within last 10 years) is required.
- Hepatitis B. is required for clinical employees with potential exposure to blood/blood products.
- All immunizations are a condition of employment.
- Upon hire, employees must provide proof of their immunizations and/or immune titer results prior to starting or no later than their fifth (5) business day of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with EHR systems (currently Epic).
Responsibilities
- Cleans, sterilizes and packages dental instruments.
- Maintains tray set ups and ensures instruments are put away in designated areas.
- Cleans and maintains sterilization equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
- Conducts appropriate biological testing on equipment and maintains records on equipment testing, repair and maintenance.
- Maintains dental supply inventory.
- Assists dental assistants and expanded function dental assistants with cleaning and preparing dental operatories for patient care.
- Works closely with dental assistants and expanded function dental assistants to ensure efficient workflows.
- Performs chair side dental assisting duties as assigned.
- Remains current on WISHA/OSHA guidelines pertinent to sterilization and updates sterilization policies and procedures as appropriate.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision for employees and their families/dependents.
- Employee only coverage is available at no cost to the employee (based on plan selection).
- PTO Plan for full-time benefited and part-time benefited employees. 17-day accrual in year one. (pro-rated accruals for part-time benefited employees)
- Extended Illness Time Away of 40 hours. (pro-rated for part-time benefited employees)
- 8 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
- Compassion Time Away (this benefit gives staff flexibility to care for or support a terminally ill family member) up to 40 hours.
- Opportunity Time Off (extended time off for staff to invest in themselves) up to 8 weeks.
- Retirement Plan with Employer Match.
- HSA, FSA plans
- Life Insurance, AD&D and Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Voluntary plans at a discount, such as life insurance, critical illness and accident insurance, identity theft insurance, and pet insurance.
- Development and Growth Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
