Dental Assistant Dispensary Central Sterilization Clerk

Dental Assistant Dispensary Central Sterilization Clerk Western University of Health Sciences - 4.2 Pomona, CA Job Details Full-time $22.00 - $24.17 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Retirement plan Qualifications Computer operation Electronic health records (EHR) management BLS Certification Patient safety Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise High school diploma or GED Dental sterilization procedures Basic life support Patient interaction Full Job Description Support the clinical faculty, dental students, and other clinical support staff in the CDM Clinical Sites including the pre-clinical simulation laboratory. Prepare, dispense, and maintain dental instruments, supplies and equipment. Support clinic operations. Support administrative clinical staff. Support the educational mission of CDM. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job.

Knowledge:

Must have demonstrated knowledge in aseptic infection control and sterilization techniques as they relate to dental practice.

Skills:

Must be a Dental Assistant in the State of California; have a minimum of one year experience as a dental assistant. Excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills.

Abilities:

Must be able to effectively interact with health care professionals, students, and patients. Bilingual ability helpful. Proficient with computers, use of dental technology, electronic health record, printers, calculator, fax machine, copy machine operation, electronic mail, video communications programs and telephone operation. Continuous abilities in creating a safe, effective environment for patient care, and teamwork. Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.

Required Qualifications Education:

Minimum:

High school diploma or equivalent Any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Experience:

One or more years of experience as a dental assistant in a clinic, hospital clinic or dental office.

Licensure and Certification:

Current Basic Life Support certification and CA radiation safety certification. Must have completed or be able to complete within 90 days of hire: a California Dental Board approved course in the Dental Practice Act and a California Board approved course in infection control.

Preferred Qualifications Skills:

Bilingual (Spanish/English). Familiar with Denti-Cal regulations. Previous experience in dental education. Possess a dental assistant certificate from an accredited vocational school. Possess a current RDA license. Essential Job Duties Key Responsibilities Maintain infection control protocols. Preparation, dispensing and maintenance of dental instruments, supplies and equipment, for each appointment; clinic material, supply, and instrument inventory control; quality assessment and maintenance of dental instruments. Assist with regular maintenance of clinical equipment as directed. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Protects patients, employees, students by adhering to infection control policies and protocols. Key Responsibilities Sterilization and maintenance of dental instruments, supplies and equipment, for each appointment; clinic material, supply, and instrument inventory control; quality assessment and maintenance of dental instruments; assist with regular maintenance of clinical equipment as directed. Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs to the equipment manager, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques Key Responsibilities Orders and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies, equipment, and materials for the CMD clinical and pre-clinical enterprises. Enter orders into the University's system for approval and processing; follow-up with appropriate Manager/Director to ensure order is placed and received in a timely fashion Key Responsibilities Reporting of equipment failures; maintain/record logs related to quality assurance and equipment operations; and instrument sterilization. Key Responsibilities Maintain/record logs related to quality assurance and equipment operations, and sterilization. Participate in required training and mandatory in-services such as BLS, infection control, and HIPAA. Participate in compliance activities such as clinic audits and infection control audits. Key Responsibilities Support the educational mission of CDM, including role modeling and teaching students how to function as a dental assistant on the dental team, both in four-handed chairside activities and in clinic operation support. Support clinical faculty in teaching students how to function as a dental provider on the dental team Key Responsibilities Other duties as assigned. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties for this position. The College of Dental Medicine-Dental Center reserves the right to add or change duties at any time. Posting Details Continued Work Schedule Usual hours are Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm with the possibility of an earlier or later start time. Some evenings or weekends may be required. Maybe be required to travel to CDM clinics including but not limited to CDM sites in Pomona, El Monte, Chino Hills, and Rancho Mirage. Working at WesternU We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable. We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally, Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success. Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment. Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community. As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences. WesternU's core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people! Expected Pay Scale Minimum $22.00 Hourly Maximum $24.17 Hourly Physical Demands Physical Demands Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes If yes, list maximum weight and duration The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to operate a PC in the performance of job duties and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, and reach with hands and arms, and occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, and smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must infrequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth vision, and ability to adjust focus, and adequate vision to allow for the safe operation of a motor vehicle. 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