What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Sterilization Technician - Wyoming Community Health Center position at Cherry Health?
Working in an integrated team model, the full-time Dental Sterilization Technician will organize and maintain dental instruments in strict accordance with sterilization/disinfection protocols. Schedule is typically Monday - Friday between 8am and 5pm. Travel to other Cherry Health sites may be required.
Welcome to Cherry Health - video about Cherry Health
Who we are:
Cherry Health, Michigan’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), operates in six counties across the state, is based in Grand Rapids. With a team of more than 800 health care professionals at 20 locations, Cherry Health focuses on removing barriers, expanding access, and delivering comprehensive quality health care services to underserved communities, regardless of an individual’s insurance status or ability to pay. We provide primary care, dental, vision, behavioral health, pharmacy services, substance abuse services, school based health centers and more.
Our Mission:
Cherry Health improves the health and wellness of individuals by providing comprehensive primary and behavioral health care while encouraging access by those who are underserved.
Our Vision:
Our community will be healthier because we will seek out and welcome those who need our services. All will be treated as family with integrated, coordinated care to improve health and personal well-being.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- No previous dental work experience required
- Clean, disinfect and sterilize instruments and treatment areas.
- Dispose contaminated or bio-hazardous waste/materials properly
- Break down and clean operatories after use
- Operate autoclaves, keep records of loads completed.
- Assist patient registration specialist as needed this may include but not limited to: answering phones, checking in and out patients, scheduling appointment, checking insurance.
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits:
Cherry Health has excellent benefit offerings, check out a sample of the benefits available to our team members below!
- 3 Medical Insurance Plan options for you and your family
- Dental and Vision Insurance Plans with providers across the State of Michigan
- Generous Paid Time Off benefit that includes 8 paid full day holidays (Including Black Friday!) and 2 half day paid holidays!
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- MET and MESP 529 Savings Plans
- Pet Insurance!
- Vendor discounts and much more!
