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Bob Koenitzer DDS

Sterilization Technician

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A Sterile Processing Technician sterilizes, cleans, and prepares medical equipment for use. May also help install and repair large equipment. Works in a hospital or other healthcare facility.

$55,463 / year median in California

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

We currently have an opening in our office that could be filled as either a sterilization tech or a Dental Assistant, depending on the experience, skills and overall fit of the candidate. Our goal is to find the right person for our team. This position definitely has the opportunity to grow with the practice over time, depending on performance and needs of the office. Process dental instruments and patient care items through the sterilization process safely and efficiently Maintain sterilization equipment, following manufacture maintenance guidelines and intervals Turn over operatories, transporting dirty instruments to the sterilization area for processing Set up treatment rooms for the next patient procedure Assist with ordering of clinical supplies, following a tag system; shelve incoming orders prepare hygiene rooms including, but not limited to, set-up, decontamination, sterilization of all instruments, cleaning handpieces, and restocking supplies coordinate repair of dental equipment Assist the hygienist with new patient charting and routine periodontal charting Help dental assistants, doctors, and front desk staff, when necessary check in Lab cases, noting in Computer, communicating with Front Desk transfer photos to computer assemble patient hygiene bags Maintain general cleanliness and stock of office and supply room
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$19.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee discount Paid sick time Paid time off
Experience:
Dental sterilization: 1 year (Preferred) Dental office: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person