Sterilization Technician

Job purposeSterilization Technicians greatly increase the efficiency of dental clinics by cleaning rooms, equipment, and instruments following dental procedures and are valuable members of the dental care team.Duties and responsibilitiesAssisting the dentist during a variety of treatment proceduresTaking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)Preparing examination and surgical rooms by sterilizing instruments and movingequipment into placePreventing the spread of infection and disease by maintaining a surgically clean workenvironmentHelping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatmentProviding patients with instructions for oral care following treatmentTeaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health;(e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth)Create, send and track lab casesMonitor, order and maintain budget for dental suppliesPerforming office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computerAssisting in updating and maintaining client dental records / chartsMaintaining equipment and coordinating any necessary repairsAsking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse asneededProviding support to dentists and other staff as neededMaintaining OSHA and HIPPA complianceEducation:High school diploma or equivalent requiredLicense/Certification:Sterilization techs are not required to carry any license or certification but Enhance Dental will provide on-the-job training for sterile techs to get their dental assisting license and necessary expanded functions.Working conditionsDental practices run at a fast pace and dental assistants will be required to keep up with the flowof doctors and patients.Physical requirementsDental Assistants will be required to:Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.Repeat the same movements.Bend or twist their body.Sit for long periods.Stand for long periods.Lifting up to 50 poundsReports to ADO / Office ManagerDirect reportsNone. #J-18808-Ljbffr