This position is at our: Willows Clinic site.
Job Description:
Shift: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
As a Sterilization Technician at NVIH you will work directly under general supervision of the Lead RDA in providing and managing the sterilization of all dental equipment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Maintaining the instruments and working areas in strict accordance with sterilization/ disinfection protocols.
Preparing and arranging instruments, medications and required material.
Preparing patients for dental health services and services and instructing them in appropriate post dental treatment, diet and oral hygiene.
Promptly following all instructions from the dentist as it pertains to patient treatment.
Taking inventory, stocking all supplies, instruments and medications.
Performing required laboratory procedures, i.
e.
, pouring plaster models, etc.
Using four-handed assisting technique as called upon.
Maintaining dental equipment and operatories in good, clean condition at all times.
Cross-training in other dental support positions as necessary, i.
e.
, reception, orthodontics, oral surgery.
Maintaining personal protection per OSHA guidelines as it pertains to personal safety, i.
e.
, protective clothing, eyewear, gloves.
Participating in in-service training, department and general staff meetings and clinics.
Other duties as assigned.
Indian Preference.
Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.
S.
Code Section 472 & 473).
In other than the above, Northern Valley Indian Health, Inc.
is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Experience and Skills:
Prior experience with sterilization equipment preferred
Possession of a valid State of California Dental X-ray license preferred.
Completion of a dental assist training academic program, or 1-2 years experience on-the-job training preferred.
Current CPR certification.
Must have reliable transportation.
Punctuality, accuracy, efficiency and professionalism.
High School Diploma or equivalent, GED.
Job Benefits:
4 weeks of PTO, 13 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k
From: Northern Valley Indian Health
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