Sterilization Technician - Dental Assistant

DescriptionPosition Summary

Prepare the patient for the treatment, assist the dentist in performing their treatment to the patient in restorative dentistry or oral surgery, prepare materials and equipment for treatment and have them ready for the dentist’s use, take x-rays and assist the dentist in laboratory work. May perform other related work to include, but not limited to, making appointments, answer the phone and ordering supplies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Adhere to enhanced infection control protocols and PPE requirements
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 designed by your Burkhart Account Manager
Provide customer service support to patients by escorting them to and from the treatment room as needed
Expose digital images (as allowed by state guidelines and certificates).
Assist doctor during the clinical examination
Record exam notes and treatment plans as needed
Transition exam information to the front office staff for scheduling purposes, as needed
Educate patients on plaque control; explain prevention to patients and parents of small children
Take the patient’s blood pressure when necessary
Apply fluoride treatment to the patient’s teeth
Prepare hygiene rooms including, but not limited to, set-up, decontamination, sterilization of all instruments, cleaning handpieces, and restocking supplies
Assist the hygienist with new patient charting and routine periodontal charting
Check inventory weekly and assist with ordering supplies.
Mix cements, filling and impression materials.
Maintain supplies and towels in treatment rooms.
Maintain clean and functional suctioning units and autoclaves with regular cleaning.
Perform daily biological spore testing.
Coordinate work with dental laboratory; send out notification cards when cases are ready for try-in or delivery.
Help dental assistants, doctors, and front desk staff, when necessary

QualificationsQualifications

High School Diploma required
Associates Degree (Preferred)
Certified Dental Asistant (CDA)
2+ years experience in a dental or surgical setting
Excellent customer service skills
Attention to detail