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Dental Sterilization Assistant

One Community Health
The Dalles, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/12/2026
At One Community Health (OCH), we believe dental care is an essential part of total person healthcare and our dental team is here to help patients on their journey to live well! The OCH dental team works closely with our medical and behavioral health providers to put patient physical, mental, emotional and social well-being at the center of patient care.

The Dental Sterilization Assistant is an entry level position with potential for career growth while working on the job! This position works with the Dental Supervisor to ensure effective infection control required for dental instrument maintenance and sterilization. Functions will include, opening/closing the dental clinic, set up and disinfection of operatories, hand piece and instrument sterilization and maintenance, weekly and monthly maintenance duties, set up of dental trays, assist with supply stocking/inventory and periodontal probing. This position will be based our of our clinic in The Dalles, Oregon.

Minimum Qualifications

  • At least one (1) year of customer service experience.
  • Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple activities and tasks.
  • Successful relationship management skills involving multidisciplinary teams in a diverse, multicultural environment.
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Current CPR/BLS Certification in accordance with OCH policy.
  • Successful completion of credentialing and privileging in accordance with OCH policy.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bilingual English/Spanish.
  • Medical Interpreter Qualified or open to obtaining.
  • Experience in a health-related setting.
  • Understand and work with HRSA requirements and expectations.
  • State Radiology Certification (or will obtain within 12 months of hire).
  • Previous experience working in a healthcare setting.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Life, Long-Term Disability, Accident, & Critical Illness Insurance
  • Empower Retirement 401k
  • 200 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • Not including six (6) paid holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Life Mart- Employee Discounts
  • Employee Wellness Events & Team Challenges
  • Local Gym Membership Discounts
Compensation

  • Hourly/Non-Exempt: $20.00 per hour.
  • Bilingual Differential: Additionally, we offer $0.75 per hour as compensation for bilingual proficiency in both English and Spanish.
  • Milage Reimbursement: In accordance with OCH policy.

OCH is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

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