Sterilization Technician at ENHANCE DENTAL

Dewey, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sterilization, Dental Assisting, Radiograph Taking, Infection Control, Patient Comfort, Oral Hygiene Instruction, Nutritional Counseling, Taking Impressions, Lab Case Management, Supply Ordering, Office Management, Record Keeping, Equipment Maintenance, Medical History Taking, Blood Pressure Monitoring, HIPAA Compliance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job DetailsJob Location: DEWEY DENTAL - Dewey, OK 74029Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeEducation Level: Technical SchoolTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareJob purpose Sterilization 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 responsibilities Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays) Preparing examination and surgical rooms by sterilizing instruments and moving equipment into place Preventing the spread of infection and disease by maintaining a surgically clean work environment Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment Providing patients with instructions for oral care following treatment Teaching 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 cases Monitor, order and maintain budget for dental supplies Performing office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer Assisting in updating and maintaining client dental records / charts Maintaining equipment and coordinating any necessary repairs Asking about the patient's medical history and taking blood pressure and pulse as needed Providing support to dentists and other staff as needed Maintaining OSHA and HIPPA complianceQualificationsEducation: High school diploma or equivalent required License/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 conditions Dental practices run at a fast pace and dental assistants will be required to keep up with the flow of doctors and patients. Physical requirements Dental 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 pounds Reports to ADO / Office Manager Direct reports None.

Responsibilities

Sterilization Technicians are responsible for increasing clinic efficiency by cleaning rooms, equipment, and instruments following dental procedures, while also assisting the dentist during various treatment procedures. Key duties include preparing rooms, preventing infection spread, providing patient care instructions, and managing office tasks like supply ordering and record maintenance.