Dental Sterilization Assistant

About the role

The Dental Sterilization Assistant plays a crucial role in ensuring effective infection control and dental instrument maintenance at One Community Health (OCH). This position collaborates closely with the Dental Supervisor and other members of the healthcare team to support patient care.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing the dental clinic
• Setting up and disinfecting operatories
• Handpiece and instrument sterilization and maintenance
• Weekly and monthly maintenance duties
• Setting up dental trays
• Aiding with supply stocking and inventory
• Periodontal probing

Requirements

• At least one (1) year of customer service experience
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple activities and tasks
• Successful relationship management skills involving multidisciplinary teams in a diverse, multicultural environment
• High school diploma or GED
• Current CPR/BLS Certification in accordance with OCH policy
• Successfully completed credentialing and privileging in accordance with OCH policy

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)
• Medical Interpreter qualified or open to obtaining
• Experience in a health-related setting
• Understanding and working with HRSA requirements and expectations
• State Radiology Certification (or will obtain within 12 months of hire)
• Previous experience working in a healthcare setting

Skills

• Customer service skills
• Organizational and prioritization skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Attention to detail
• Effective communication

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Long-Term Disability, Accident, & Critical Illness Insurance
• Empower Retirement 401k
• 200 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Not including six (6) paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Local Gym Membership Discounts

Pay

Hourly/Non-Exempt: $20.00 per hour

Schedule

Based out of our clinic in The Dalles, Oregon