Sterilization Technician - Bilingual

Job Summary

Entry-level dental position responsible for ensuring proper sterilization of instruments and disinfections of dental equipment and treatment rooms to assist dental assistants, dental hygienist and or dentist as needed. Team members are responsible for participation in ongoing on-the-job training toward the goal of performing all the patient service representative tasks as well as all the delegable clinical dental assisting duties listed in Florida Statutes 466 and Administrative Rules 64B-5, including but not limited to screening and preparing patients for treatment, assisting dentists in treating patients, educating patients, and processing instruments, with adherence to HIPAA, CDC, and OSHA standards.

Consideration of promotion to a dental assistant role may be given when a vacant position becomes available.

• Bilingual required
• High School diploma or GED required
• Successful completion of a dental radiology course within 90 days of hire needed
• Successful completion of an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certificate (EFDA) within 12 months from the start date of hire preferred
• Current BLS Certificate from an accredited AHA or American Red Cross provider
• Must have a valid Florida Driver’s license and have a reliable form of transportation
• Working
  
  Experience:
  
  No dental assistant experience required, yet preference will be given to candidates with experience and or training
• Behavioral Management:
  Experience working with children and comfortable working with patients of all ages preferred or be willing to train. Experience working with patients with special needs a plus.
• Cultural
  
  Competency:
  
  Experience dealing with underserved populations and ability to relate to patients of all religions, ethnical and cultural backgrounds preferred.
• Good Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Must have good people skills and communicate following the HFHC Core Values.
• Emotional Intelligence and Adaptability:
  Must be able to stay positive in stressful situations and deal professionally with unhappy, fearful, and confrontational individuals.
• Adherence to Policy and Procedures:
  Must have a good working knowledge of dental terminology, dental policies & procedures, and oral health issues or be willing to train. Team member must follow the organizational and department professional code of conduct.
• Time Management
  
  Skills:
  
  Must be able to organize and prioritize workload.
• Competent in General Office Skills such as computers (Microsoft Office products, EHR i.e. eCW), faxes, telephones, and copy machines.
• Teamwork:
  Must be team-oriented and maintain an effective and positive professional working relationship with all clinical and nonclinical staff, including but not limited to other Dental Assistants, Patient Service Representative, Dental Practice Manager, Hygienists, Dentists and Chief Dental Officer.
• Proactive Attitude:
  Must be willing to train in additional duties and expanded functions to grow professionally within the organization.
• Flexibility and Attendance:
  Must be able to work flexible hours and at various sites as needed or assigned by the Dental Practice Manager and assigned Dentist

• Sterilization technician performs the necessary operatory disinfection and sterilization procedures to support the dental team.
• Performs operatory disinfection before and after dental procedures.
• Handles dental instruments, including cleaning/oiling, bagging, sterilization/disinfection, and re-circulation following OSHA and CDC standards.
• Prepare dental operatory for treatment.
• Perform patient intake and seat patients.
• Assists in educating patients and parents/guardians regarding oral hygiene, treatment option and plans, dental consent and provides witness signatures prior to specialty procedures.
• Presents treatment plans prepared by the dentist and obtains patient and or parent signatures.
• Prepares, scans, and/or faxes referral, medical clearance, and other forms as needed.
• Assists in scheduling appointments.
• Performs Clinical Office maintenance tasks and maintains logs and calendar records:
• Performing Autoclave and Ultrasonic equipment maintenance and records in logs.
• Assisting in monitoring Amalgam Separator level,…