Sterilization Technician - Arrow Dental (Salem)

At Arrow Dental, LLC, we’re passionate about helping you on your journey to be better.  We are currently seeking a Sterilization Technician in our Dental Clinic located in Salem, Oregon.  This position will assist in the management of the dental office infection control plan to meet OSHA and CDC standards. Handles instrument cleaning, sterilization/disinfection and re-circulation. Performs dental treatment room disinfection.

Clinic hours Monday-Thursday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Arrow Dental, a Moda Health subsidiary, primarily serves Medicaid patients. This is to help the community with the large population of Medicaid members that became Medicaid eligible due to the Affordable Care Act. 

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, and Employee Assistant Program
• PTO and paid company holidays
• 401k and FSA

Required Skills:

1. High school diploma or equivalent; or one to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. 0- 2 years dental office experience preferred.
3. Must be able to multitask in a face paced dental practice.
4. Ability to read and comprehend, simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
5. Ability to work well under pressure work with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities.

Primary Functions:

1. Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols
2. Sterilizes and delivers instruments to treatment areas; positions instruments for dentist’s access; suctions; passes instruments
3. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
4. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
5. Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols
6. Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; follows manufacturer’s instructions; calls for repairs when necessary
7. Maintains dental supplies inventory; places orders for supplies; verifies receipt of supplies
8. Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed
9. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications
10. Contributes to team effort
11. Other duties as assigned

 
If you’re ready to make a difference that matters, we want to hear from you. Because it’s time to discover what’s possible.
 
Together, we can be more. We can be better.
 
Arrow Dental seeks to allow equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

Arrow Dental values diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We aim to demonstrate our commitment to diversity through all our business practices and invite applications from candidates that share our commitment to this diversity. Our diverse experiences and perspectives help us become a stronger organization. Let’s be better together.

Salary : $17 - $22