Sterilization Technician

Tired of the daily grind of a boring and unfulfilling 8-5, but want to keep those hours? Ever wish you could work with people that feel like family?

Well, look no more... A once in a lifetime opportunity has just opened up Smoky Mountain Dentistry is growing their dental practice.

If you are a team player with a passion for excellent patient care in a fast paced, family center office please apply online for consideration to fill this amazing position, with one of the best dental practices in WNC

Position Summary:

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

Responsibilities:

• 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

• 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