Dental Sterilization Tech I Hillview

Sterilization Technician I
Pay Range: $18–$19/hour

Assist Dentist

• Clean, disinfect, package, sterilize, and properly store dental instruments according to Company infection-control protocols.
• Maintain sterilization areas, equipment, logs, and required testing in accordance with OSHA and infection-control standards.

Labs/Supplies

• Stock operatories, sterilization areas, and clinical supplies and notify the appropriate team member when inventory is running low.
• Sterilize instruments and make sure cassettes are organized
• Make sure lab cases in office

Patient Experience

• Follow HIPAA, OSHA, infection-control, attendance, dress, name-badge, and other Company standards.

Office Cleanliness

• Operatories keep organized and clean, Check In / Check Out keep clean, Floors / Lights / Doors (throughout the office)
• Turn over treatment rooms quickly and thoroughly between patients, including disinfecting surfaces and preparing rooms for the next procedure.
• Transport instruments, materials, and supplies between operatories and sterilization while maintaining proper separation of clean and contaminated items.
• Maintain clean and organized clinical, sterilization, laboratory, and supply areas throughout the day.

Leadership

• Answer phones in 2 rings as needed when front office is busy
• Arrive on time and stay until close
• Build schedules to have productive days and be willing to work as needed
• Refer new staff to the recruiting team
• Volunteer for our events, social work, and marketing efforts
• Support dental assistants and providers with basic room setup, breakdown, and non-clinical needs within the permitted scope of the role.
• Support office cleaning, supply organization, and other clinical or operational duties as assigned.