What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Sterilization Assistant position at American Dental Care?
We are an established private practice in Dover, Delaware seeking a full time dental Sterilization Assistant to join our dental family.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for the cleaning and orderliness of the sterilization room and all tray set-ups
Major Duties
- Maintain sterilizers
- Place all disinfected instruments in sterilization area
- Place new instrument set-ups on trays (mirror, explorer, syringe, gauze, etc.)
- All instrument cassettes should be properly stocked and arranged
- Sterilize hand pieces and wipe air water syringes clean
- Continuous monitoring of operatory supplies
- Set-up materials/instruments necessary once a patient is seated (a list will be provided with the appropriate set-ups)
- Inform Chairside Dental Assistant and/or Provider of patient and procedure
- Assist with clerical duties when required
- Inform Clinical Coordinator or Office Manager of instrument and equipment malfunctions
- Monitor Medical Waste
- Labels all containers, bottles and drawers
- Assists Office Manager when necessary performing other assigned duties
- Shares maintenance duties when and where able
We provide a competitive salary and benefits.
Let us know if this is you!
American Dental Care encourages workplace diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $18