Dental Support Technician
About The Position
As a federally qualified health center (FQHC) we serve all people with quality healthcare, dignity, and respect. We envision a seamless healthcare delivery system that is proactively responsible for the medical, dental and psychosocial needs of underserved individuals, children and families residing in Kalamazoo County. We advocate for the rights of all people to experience comprehensive healthcare that is delivered through a collaborative community network focused on quality standards of care. Our aim is to decrease healthcare disparities by increasing access to care through culturally sensitive medical attention, education and outreach. We work to reflect this simple motto: "Together, we are improving quality of life by providing excellent health care to all people in an environment of dignity & respect."
Requirements
- Must have high school diploma, or GED
Nice To Haves
- Experience in custodial services is preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Perform high-quality cleaning procedures, while working in a safe and effective manner
- Ensure that all areas of the dental practice are regularly cleaned, paying attention to the safety procedures, standard precautions and infection control processes
- Disinfection of dental operatory
- Transportation of dirty instruments
- Practices proper waste management techniques, disposal of sharps, biohazard, general garbage, etc.
- Stocking the rooms/operatories
- Stocking the storage room
- Unloading and unpacking supply deliveries/shipments
- Helping hygienist during down time
- Closing Alcott duties as assigned
- Shocking the lines once a month
- Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision
- Attends in-service, departmental and staff meetings
- Ability to work a flexible schedule or as required by business needs
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Highly competitive pay
- Excellent (cost-effective) Health Insurance
- PPO or PPO High Deductible Plan with Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Vision & Dental Insurance
- Company paid Life & accidental death
- Company paid long-term disability Insurance
- Voluntary life, accidental death, short-term disability, and other supplemental offerings
- Pre-tax 403(b) retirement plan (Discretionary employer contribution based on FHC financial performance)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 8 Paid Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
