Dental Sterilization Technician

1 month ago

Wichita, United States GraceMed Health Clinic Full time
Dental Technician (Bilingual)

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Dental Manager

Supervises Others: No

Essential Role: Provides support to the dental staff by ensuring proper sterilization of instruments, proper sanitation of treatment rooms, and by providing translation between staff and patients to complement the dentist's role of delivering primary dental care services at GraceMed Health Clinic, Inc.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  1. Maintains and stocks exam rooms.
  2. Cleans and sterilizes equipment and instruments.
  3. Maintains clinical equipment and supplies.
  4. Scans clearance letters into patient's EHR as needed.
  5. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
  6. Performs other appropriate duties as requested by supervisors.


Qualifications:

Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registration:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • CPR certification required (must be obtained within 30 days of employment).
  • Bilingual proficiency in Spanish/English Required
Experience
  • Previous dental office experience preferred.
  • Previous computer experience or training preferred.
Behavioral
  • Courteous, honest and professional at all times.
  • Able to communicate and relate well with dentists and other clinical staff.
  • Must be fluent in Spanish in both speaking and writing in order to provide translation for patients.
  • Able to provide innovative input into the development of the office and its processes.
  • Able to maintain appropriate certification(s).
  • Efficient, organized and accurate.
  • Understands ethics of confidentiality.
  • Successful candidate must submit to TB testing and any vaccinations recommended by OSHA Guidelines.
  • Must have HEP B vaccination.


Working Conditions:

Dental office environment. Multi-task oriented position including direct patient care may require sitting or standing for long periods. Bending, stooping, and lifting (up to 50lbs) may be required. Must interact with dentists, dental hygienists, patients and other office personnel. Must possess socio-economic and cultural sensitivity. May involve contact with angry, upset or ill persons. Will involve potential exposure to blood and body fluids and other hazardous substances. Must have visual acuity and manual dexterity to interface with computer. Must have auditory acuity to handle phone calls and patient interaction.

Work Schedule: Schedules vary. May require overtime depending on patient volumes.

Working Conditions:

Dental office environment. Multi-task oriented position including direct patient care may require sitting or standing for long periods. Bending, stooping, and lifting (up to 50lbs) may be required. Must interact with dentists, dental hygienists, patients and other office personnel. Must possess socio-economic and cultural sensitivity. May involve contact with angry, upset or ill persons. Will involve potential exposure to blood and body fluids and other hazardous substances. Must have visual acuity and manual dexterity to assist with procedures, perform and interpret lab results, and interface with computer. Must have auditory acuity to handle phone calls and extensive patient interaction.

This job description has been examined for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) (May 1995).

The above statement statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Confidentiality: As an employee of GraceMed Health Clinic, Inc., you are bound by principles of dental ethics. You have both a legal and moral obligation to protect the privacy of our patients. In the course of your work, you will have access to confidential information regarding patients, and/or the practices' confidential business. It is essential that you refrain from any discussions regarding personal information about a patient, a patient's condition, a patient's finances, proprietary company information, and/or the practices' confidential business with any third person. This includes, but is not limited to, other employees, your spouse, family or friends. CONFIDENTIALITY IS SO IMPORTANT THAT ANY BREACH OF THIS POLICY WILL BE CONSIDERED GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION. Review and signature of the Agreement is a condition of employment.

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