Sterilization Technician

About the Practice

At Triangle Family Dentistry in Wake Forest, we are devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of our patients' smile using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures that will result in beautiful, long-lasting smiles! We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use restorative and cosmetic dentistry to achieve our patients' optimal dental health. We build a foundation of trust by treating our guests as special individuals is vital to our success.

Responsibilities

The Sterilization Technician performs sterilization according to OSHA standards, infection control, organization, inventory of supplies and back up seating of patients.

• Sterilize and disinfect dental instruments using ADA protocols.
• Prepare trays with standard dental equipment to ensure effective patient turnover.
• Observe and maintain all OSHA guidelines and standards.
• Responsible for all dental instruments being cleaned, stored and sterilized using autoclave.
• Operating, monitoring and cleaning of sterilization equipment.
• Perform daily and weekly infection control test to ensure optimum sterility.
• Periodontal charting for hygiene, as needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Dental assistant certification where required.
• Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS and infection control training as required by law.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to establish a rapport with patient.
• Proficiency with computer software.

Benefits Offered

In return for providing an excellent patient experience, we offer a great benefits package to include health and dental benefits, 401(k), holiday pay and paid time off.

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