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November 15, 2024
Cohen & Cohen Dental Group
Washington
FULL TIME
Sterilization Technician
Location:
Cohen & Cohen Dental Group
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Completion of this form is voluntary and will only be used to report on candidate demographics. Nothing contained in this form will be accessible or used in hiring or other employment decisions. Information provided will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file for reporting purposes only.
Cohen & Cohen Dental Group
Job Description
The Dental Sterilization Technician provides sterilization of dental instruments and trays including sorting, cleaning, and decontaminating instruments following standard procedures and techniques. Incumbents are responsible for inventory control and maintenance, environmental maintenance checks, and may clean or prepare operatories. Incumbents also provide clerical duties such as maintaining dental records, scheduling appointments, maintaining adequate supplies, and referring patients to other medical and dental assistance programs.
The Dental Sterilization Technician differs from the Dental Assistant, EFDA which assists Dentists and Dental Hygienists in the examination, maintenance and repair of gums and teeth and is certified as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant.
Sterilization Job Responsibilities
Qualifications:
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
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The Dental Sterilization Technician differs from the Dental Assistant, EFDA which assists Dentists and Dental Hygienists in the examination, maintenance and repair of gums and teeth and is certified as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant.
Sterilization Job Responsibilities
- Sterilizes dental instruments and trays; assembles, wraps, decontaminates, and sterilizes trays of instruments, dental supplies, and equipment following proper standard precautions in decontamination and sterilization areas; monitors biological and chemical wash solutions to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and dental equipment.
- Maintains inventory of equipment; restocks, labels, collects, and distributes instruments and trays; sorts and makes equipment and instruments available for use; inspects instruments, verifies that instruments function properly, and removes defective instruments.
- Performs environmental maintenance duties; assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, clinic areas, and equipment storage; performs maintenance checks, documentation, and services on sterilization equipment; monitors issues with autoclave function or outcomes of biological testing.
- Cleans and prepares operatory; assists with waterline testing, shocking, and maintenance of operatory equipment.
- Screens phone calls, walk-in patients and referred patients for eligibility for services; schedules clients to appropriate dentists according to need and urgency; makes reminder phone calls; refers patients to medical and dental assistance programs or to area dentists
Qualifications:
- Experience: None required.
- Licenses/Certifications: x-ray certification
- DA Licenses a HUGE plus
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Must successfully pass a background check records check.
#sponsor DA
Non-Exempt We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Completion of this form is voluntary and will only be used to report on candidate demographics. Nothing contained in this form will be accessible or used in hiring or other employment decisions. Information provided will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file for reporting purposes only.
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