Dental Sterilization Technician/DAI

Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Sterilization Technician/DAI to join our dental practice. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of infection control and sterilization protocols to ensure patient safety and smooth clinic operations. This position offers an opportunity to work within a professional healthcare environment, supporting various dental procedures and assisting the clinical team with essential sterilization tasks.

Duties

• Properly clean, disinfect, and sterilize dental instruments using autoclaves and other sterilization equipment in accordance with OSHA and CDC guidelines.
• Prepare instrument trays for various dental procedures, ensuring all necessary tools are available and properly sterilized.
• Maintain detailed logs of sterilization cycles, equipment maintenance, and inventory levels.
• Assist with the setup and breakdown of treatment rooms, ensuring all surfaces and equipment meet infection control standards.
• Support clinical staff by helping to take necessary x-rays.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding patient confidentiality and medical records management.
• Monitor and manage inventory of sterilization supplies.
• Adhere to aseptic techniques and maintain a sterile environment during all procedures.
• Collaborate with dental team members on infection control practices, including knowledge of anatomy, dental terminology, and dental imaging protocols.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a dental clinic or healthcare setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures, aseptic techniques, and sterilization equipment operation.
• Familiarity with Dentrix, is preferred but not required .
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations related to medical documentation and patient privacy.
• Basic knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and medical terminology relevant to dentistry.
• Experience with dental assisting tasks such as chairside assisting, vital signs measurement, X-ray procedures, or pediatric dentistry is a plus.
• Ability to follow detailed protocols for infection control and sterilization processes.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in recordkeeping and inventory management. This role is essential for maintaining a safe clinical environment while supporting the overall efficiency of our dental practice. We seek motivated professionals committed to excellence in patient care and infection prevention standards.

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Dental radiology certification

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18