Dental Sterilization Tech

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- * Ensures instruments are sterilized as soon as feasible when received into central sterilization.

* Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, dental supplies and equipment, and assembles, wraps and sterilizes trays of

* Follows proper Standard Precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas.

* Perform all opening, closing and maintenance procedures as described in sterilization and maintenance policies, as well as other duties as delegated by Lead Dental Assistant.

* Restock and maintain an inventory of dental supplies and instruments to assure a constant level is always available. Communicate to the Lead Dental Assistant any supplies that need replenishing or replacement.

* Maintain in/out logs for the dental laboratory orders in a manner that assures completeness and accuracy.

* Maintain proper pre-set trays and ensure they are ready for anticipated procedures. Proactively review notes in patients' charts to set-up for the planned treatment. Gather and ready all necessary materials and instruments needed for treatment.

* Prepare operatory for patient reception and assure it is as aseptic as possible for patient welfare.

* Check and document patient's vital signs and health history in accordance with departmental policies.

* Enter patient data and dental chart information into Electronic Dental Record (EDR) system in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner.

* Assist clinical staff in optimizing patient flow. This will include restocking items, seating patients, 'floating', and supporting other dental team members with patient care.

* Assist the assigned dentist with referrals, and other processes involved in providing high quality dental care.

* Monitors biological and chemical solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and dental

* Verifies that equipment functions

* Maintains a clean work

* Maintains cleanliness and order of all areas of

* Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, the dental treatment rooms, and in equipment storage areas.

* Keeps accurate logs of spore

* Restocks, labels, and maintains

* Uses the system to monitor and track instruments through

* Keeps the Chief Dental Officer apprised of any issues or concerns with equipment, supplies or procedures related to

* Meets the needs and special requests of the providers with regard to instruments and hand

* Maintains familiarity with and complies with OSHA

* Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a team to facilitate the Dental Center's ability to meet goals and

* Follows the Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne

* Maintains personal growth by attending all meetings and in-services.

* Participates in CQI activities and staff

* Utilizes effective means to resolve

* Utilizes effective verbal and written communication

* May be required to participate in departmental and organizational quality improvement projects.

* Other related duties as assigned by Chief Dental Officer.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- * Maintains a professional relationship and positive attitude with co-workers, the public, patients, and all NSCHC staff, Board of Directors and

* Must be accurate and detail-oriented

* Must be receptive to training and have the ability to retain information of the assigned duties and responsibilities.

* Strives to learn more and is receptive to learning different ways of doing things.

* Demonstrates the ability to understand the overall purpose of clinical care and importance of support staff.

* Able to demonstrate judgment, patience, integrity, organization, and prioritization in multi-task environment.

* Ability to multitask and follow directions in fast paced clinic environment. Must be reliable and punctual.

* Ability and willingness to treat all patients with the utmost kindness and consideration, regardless of the situation.

* Understanding of community-based organizations preferred

* Ability to relate to the public regardless of ethnic, religious and economic status

* Ability to work independently and collaboratively

* Attend a minimum of one outreach event per calendar year

* Commitment to NSCHC faith-based mission to provide care to all who request it, without judgment

QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYMENT)
- * High School Diploma or equivalent

* Knowledge of dental processes and procedures preferred, but not required.

* Conducting inspections of instruments and sterilization machines.

* Must be able to reach above shoulder level to work. Must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouch, kneel, twist, turn

* Act 33 with renewal

* Act 34 with renewal

* Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

* Annual influenza vaccine