Dental Hygiene Sterilization Technician

• Location 12 South River Street,Cook, MN, 55723,United States
• Base Pay $21.18 - $23.97 / Hour
• Employee Type Full-Time (36-40 hrs)
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

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Description

Scenic Rivers Health Services is currently seeking a Full-time Dental Sterilization Technician to support our dental clinic in Cook, MN. This position will work closely with the dental providers to assist in procedures and perform certain oral treatments. Additional responsibilities will include floating between dental providers, sterilization and lab, and backup reception support. The schedule for this position is Monday – Thursday, 7:30am - 5pm.

Dental Assistant Responsibilities:

• Decontaminate and sterilize instruments, dental supplies and equipment.
• Assemble, package and sterilize instruments.
• Place sterilized instruments in the proper location.

• Set up new trays with proper instruments per hygienists’ and providers preference in order to prepare for patient care.
• Monitor and restock sterilization.
• Restock the hygiene operatories if needed.
• Fetch supplies or items for providers if needed
• As supplies run low, place items on the “to order list” (as well as all other dental staff)
• Maintain clean and orderly sterilization area
• Follow proper established regulations and guidelines for sterilizing dental equipment and cleaning/disinfecting dental operatories
• Help keep lab area clean as needed
• Maintain equipment and ensure repairs are made on broken equipment
• Open packages and boxes and put supplies and items away.

• Stay up to date on daily schedule to ensure timely turnover of operatories keeping all providers on time.

• On occasion prepare patient and assist dental provider during dental procedures, and dental emergencies.

• Record patient medical and dental histories as well as treatment information in patient records using the Electronic Dental Records system.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Site Manager.

• 12 Annual Vacation Days, advancing to 20 annual vacation days
• 12 Annual Sick Days
• 7 Annual Holidays & 3 Personal Days
• $50,000 Life Insurance and AD&D Benefit
• Health Insurance options through Medica with Health Savings Account.
• Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
• 403(b) Retirement Plan through American Funds
• Employee assistance program
• Patient Care Focus
• Team Centered Approach
• Time Management Skills
• Flexibility
• Computer Skills
• Willingness to Learn

About Us: Scenic Rivers Health Services is a Community Health Center and a Federally Qualified Health Center. Originally started as Cook Area Health Services in 1979, we’ve been expanding into new clinics and gaining new providers ever since. We currently serve an 8,300 square mile area with seven medical clinics and four dental clinics. Scenic Rivers Health Services is associated with critical access hospitals in Cook and Bigfork, allowing us to provide patient care 24 hours a day.

Culture Statement: At Scenic Rivers Health Services we strive for a positive culture. Teamwork is valued in a supportive environment to achieve optimal patient care. We encourage a strong work-life balance, with a positive mindset and respect for each other. All employees play a critical role in shaping a culture of accountability, ensuring they and their coworkers meet high standards, thus inspiring everyone on our team.