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Franklin Dental Care
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.
$39,541 / year median in Tennessee
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Dental Sterilization Technician Benefits Included! Franklin Dental Care is looking for a full time Dental Sterilization Technician to join our team. Why Heartland Dental? Heartland Dental believes that to provide exceptional lifetime care for patients, we must hire and grow team members who will support the business and clinical needs of each supported dental office and foster a strong team building culture. As a Cleaning Office Support, you'll work in an environment that encourages learning, team cohesion, and puts patients first. To give you an idea of the team structure, you will work on a team, reporting to the Practice Manager of Operations.
More about the role:
What You'll Gain Competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plans, six paid holidays, and PTO (paid time off) Front loaded education and training, providing you the opportunity to develop to your full potential Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential About Franklin Dental Care Fairway Village Dental Care. like each Heartland Dental supported office, is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Join a 23 person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community Connected and energetic team, family atmosphere, fast paced, fun, growing, hard-working, motivating, positive environment, professional, solution focused and welcomingWork Schedule:
Monday-Friday 7:10am-4pm Minimum Qualifications Experience working in a fast-paced and customer-centric environment If required under the state dental practice act, dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification Excellent communication and organizational skills The position will have access to minimum PHI necessary for performing job-related functions; regular HIPAA training, aligning with the specific role and responsibilities, will be required; and the individual will need to protect PHI and maintain data safeguards. Preferred Experience 1+ years of experience in a dental setting Knowledge of infection control and sterilization procedures Understanding of dental instruments and equipment Ability to operate autoclaves and sterilization systems Familiarily with OSHA and CDC guidelinesPhysical Requirements:
Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position Prolonged periods sitting and standing Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN. Who is Heartland Dental? Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in over 1,800 dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the leaders of their practice and retain clinical autonomy. All Heartland Dental supported doctors are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and experiences to the communities they serve. At Heartland Dental, we're committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Other Retirement and Savings