Sterilization Assistant

Webster Dental Care has delivered the highest level of patient care for over 47 years. Headquartered in the River North neighborhood of Chicago, Webster Dental Care numbers 10 dental practices throughout the Chicagoland area with 250 employees, including dentists, dental specialists, dental hygienists, support staff and administrators. At Webster Dental Care, we pursue excellence through continuing education, personal and team growth, and mastering leading-edge technology.

Position: Sterilization Assistant (SA)

Reports to: Practice Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Date: November 2023

Core Competencies

• Exceptional personal and professional patient welfare
• Effective Interpersonal communication
• Accurate supply care and management

Roles and Responsibilities

The Sterilization Assistant (SA) will provide support to Dentists and Dental Assistants by completing the necessary equipment sterilization work so the patients are efficiently cared for.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Sterilization of instruments
• Maintenance of sterilization units, and inventory
• Assist with data entry pertaining to supplies used in dental clinic
• Responsible for inventory data used to maintain supplies in the dental clinic
• Participate in instrument, equipment and supply management

• Clean, disinfect, sterilize, package and restock instruments, supplies and equipment
• Clean and lubricate dental hand pieces/accessories, instrument cassettes, and bur blocks
• Identify instrumentation and monitor all cassettes for completeness of content
• Perform weekly maintenance on all sterilization equipment
• Generate re-order list of clinic materials
• Utilize aseptic techniques when handling instruments, equipment and supplies
• Track, inventory and dispense dental instruments, supplies and equipment
• Maintain the organization, cleanliness and general appearance of the sterilizing rooms and their related storage facilities

Required Qualifications and Skills

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Willing to serve the Practice with a flexible schedule

Physical Demands

Ability to continuously sit, stand or walk for extended periods

Ability to wear a facemask for long durations

Work Environment

Work will be completed at a dental practice