Lorain County Health & Dentistry ยท 3 months ago
DENTAL STERILIZATION TECHNICIAN
Lorain, OH, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelLorain County Health & Dentistry is dedicated to providing quality dental care, and they are seeking a Dental Sterilization Technician to support their dental providers by ensuring tools and the clinic environment are sterile and clean. The role involves coordinating patient flow, assisting dental staff, and maintaining compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate and oversee patient flow, assuring patients are seated timely and appropriately
Provide daily schedule support to maximize efficiency and accommodate late, walk-in, and emergency patients whenever possible
Provide support to dental assistants, dental hygienists, and dentists
Assure the clinical area meets or exceeds quality and regulatory standards
Removes all instruments and tools from treatment room after use and processes them for sterilization
Assists in preparing trays and setting up for all procedures
Cleans and sets up treatment rooms for scheduled procedures
Prepares, Decontaminates, and disinfects instruments, tray set up and instrument sterilization
Manages general house cleaning tasks
Break down and set up operatories
Maintains lab counter areas keeping them clean and free of clutter
Document and maintain accurate sterilization records
Collect, store and ensure proper disposal of biohazards and sharps waste
Be knowledgeable of spill containment and clean up
Must maintain accurate records and ensure all patient records are maintained accurately by those who report them
Must maintain HIPPA policy at all times
Must sustain infection prevention standards at all times per company policy
Must demonstrate clinical competence in all areas of assigned job functions
Qualification
Required
Must have high school diploma or equivalent
Must earn BLS certification within 6 months of employment
Desire to pursue dental career and willingness to grow and participate in hands on Dental Assistant training
Ohio State Dental Radiography license or license attainment within 6 months of employment
Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor and communicate enthusiastically with patients
Ability to be responsive in working with a culturally-diverse patient population
Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to master a therapeutic communication approach
Ability to independently complete multiple tasks
Ability to work cooperatively with others
Must maintain accurate records and ensure all patient records are maintained accurately by those who report them
Must maintain HIPPA policy at all times
Must sustain infection prevention standards at all times per company policy
Must demonstrate clinical competence in all areas of assigned job functions
Benefits
Excellent Training and Orientation Program
Paid Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Prescription Coverage
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
401(k) Retirement Plan
Giving back, outreach, and true advocacy to the patient community we serve.
Company
Lorain County Health & Dentistry
Lorain County Health & Dentistry provides primary and preventive health care services.
Founded in 2002
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Troy Chaffin
Chief Operating Officer
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