Sterilization Technician

CHAS Health • Spokane, WA

19h • $20 - $29

About The Position

Purpose of Job: Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by assisting providers in providing dental care to patients as follows:

Requirements

• Dental Assistant Registration required within 120 days of hire.
• Excellent customer service, oral and written communications skills required.
• Compassion for patients required.
• Must be able to work well in team environment.
• Ability to multi-task in fast-paced work environment, with ability to anticipate future needs.
• Computer skills required.
• BLS (CPR/AED) required.
• Valid drivers’ license and insurance required.
• Commitment to supporting a safe and respectful environment is required.

Nice To Haves

• Well-developed comprehension of current dental and sterilization techniques preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge in surgical and restorative dental assisting required.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, prepares, and sterilizes instruments according to CHAS Health protocols.
• Ensures dental exam areas are clean, stocked, and ready for patients.
• Assists with opening and closing procedures.
• Observes and follows required safety protocols, including handling and disposal of sharps, use of personal protective equipment, exposure to blood borne pathogens, and general safety of employees and patients.
• Cleans and maintains equipment, including biological monitoring and reporting.
• Assists with inventory management.
• Greets and escorts patients to assigned dental chair, as needed.
• Assists in reviewing and updating patient charts.
• Assists with answering phones and scheduling patients, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including supporting the CHAS Health Mission and Core Values.

Benefits

• Annual milestone bonus for all eligible employees!
• $500 for every year worked, up to $5,000.
• Robust health coverage with employer-offered medical, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 6% employer match for a retirement plan that invests in your future.
• Work/life balance —enjoy more than six (6) weeks of paid time off (PTO) annually for full-time employees, to recharge and refresh.
• Tuition assistance and student loan repayment —let CHAS Health pay for your education!
• Up to $7,500 for childcare annually through reimbursement, to help you balance work and family life.
• CME and license fee reimbursement —we've got you covered.

What This Job Offers

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