Dental Sterilizer Technician

Company: Marin Community Clinics
Location: San Rafael
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

Overview:At Marin Community Clinics we are a "family helping other families in the community" and we are always striving to be better for the people and the community we serve. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we serve patients from all walks of life. No one is turned away and charges are based on each individual's ability to pay.Marin Community Clinics is looking for a Dental Sterilizer Technician to join our team.Dental sterilizer technician is responsible for the sterilization of all dental instruments used in dental procedures, as well as any instruments laid out for possible use. Dental sterilization technician may also set up and break down dental armamentarium from operatories as needed.Work schedule:* 40 hours per week - Full-Time Benefited.* Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday* 8:00am to 5:00pm.Compensation & BenefitsOur mission informs our approach to your compensation and benefits program. Our benefits program is designed to protect your health, family and way of life. We offer a competitive Benefits Program that includes affordable health insurance and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA), Dental and Vision Insurance, Educational and Continuing Education Benefits, Student Loan Repayment and Loan Forgiveness, Retirement Plan, Group Life and AD&D Insurance, Short term and Long Term Disability benefits, Professional Fee Reimbursement, Mileage and Cell Phone Reimbursement, Scrubs Reimbursement, Loupes Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, Paid Holidays, Personal Days of Celebration, Paid time off, and Extended Illness Benefits.Salary Range* $18.00 - $20.00 per hour based on experience. Evening and weekend shifts (4 hours) with direct patient contact, include a 10% pay differential in addition to regular pay. Evening differential is paid only for completed 4 hour shifts that begin after 4:00pm.For specific questions about the position you may e-mail:humanresources@marinclinic.org. Include Job Number#1336 with your e-mail.Responsibilities:* Organizes trays, instruments and treatment room drawers at all times.* Prepares dental units for Dentist, stock units and ensures that units are clean at all times.* Maintaining the instruments and working areas in strict accordance with sterilization/ disinfection protocols.* Sterilize all instruments and headpieces according to OSHA regulations.* Preparing and arranging instruments for the sterilization process.* Wear heavy-duty utility gloves, a face shield and protective coverings when handling contaminated instruments.* Put away and organize dental instruments in operatories for re-use.* Operate sterilization machines (Autoclaves) safely, without risking burns or personal injury.* Ensure that office sterilization procedures are documented and posted at all times.* Break down, clean and set up operatories as needed to assist the dental assistants.* Cross-training in other dental support positions as necessary.* Escort patients to treatment room, seat patients and have proper set-up for procedure ready as needed.* Conduct pre-patient staff meeting in the morning each day before starting shift.* Comply with all OSHA, Dental Board and Marin Community Clinics policies.* Oversee cleanliness of treatment room according to sterilization procedures.* Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations.* Do daily hand piece inventory.* Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:* Prior work history in dental clinic or health-care environment desired.* Bilingual (Spanish /English) is a plus.* Intermediate computer use experience, including MS Office/MS Outlook.* Ability to multitask in a fast paced clinic environment.* Ability to follow directions and have strong attention to detail.* Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and written in English.* Excellent interpersonal skills desired.* Ability to work evening and weekends if required highly desired.

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