Sterilization Technician Dental Assistant in Glen Burnie, Maryland at Chase Brexton Health Care

JOB SUMMARY:

Work in a mission driven environment taken care of all patients independent of their insurance status where we provide high-quality, affordable, and culturally responsive oral healthcare. Seeking a compassionate dental assistant (DA) to perform routine sterilization of all dental related equipment. Responsible for providing dental assistant duties as assigned to all sites upon request to cover dental assistant position when assigned site dental assistant is on PTO or leave of absence. DA to support comprehensive dental services for patients of all ages, including individuals who may face financial, transportation, language, or other barriers to care. The DA will work closely within a team of clinical providers and operations. Performs basic chair side assisting duties, instrument and equipment maintenance, radiographic proficiency and dental supply inventory. Responsible for instrument and equipment maintenance for dental and other departments as needed.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Patient Focus

• Assist dentist during examinations, procedures, and treatments

• Builds trusting relationships with patients by listening to their concerns and answering questions with empathy.

Planning and Organizing

• Prepares treatment rooms and dental equipment

• Ensures sterilized instruments are readily available for scheduled dental procedures.

• Coordinate with dental staff to anticipate daily instrument needs.

Workplace Computers and Equipment

• Take any appropriate radiograph as requested as permitted by state regulations and training

• Sterilizes instruments and adheres to infection control standards.

• Operate and maintain ultrasonic cleaners, instrument washers and autoclaves.

Checking, Examining, and Recording

• Perform and document sterilization monitoring including biological, chemical and mechanical factors. Maintain accurate sterilization logs and equipment maintenance records.

• Identify and report damaged instruments, malfunctioning equipment and infection control concerns.

• Monitor instrument turnover to prevent delays in patient care.

• Support standard inventory management practices

• Maintains and documents accurately in dental records.

• Communicates supply needs to Lead dental assistant

Compliance, Policy, and Procedure

• Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies such as CDC, OSHA and State of Maryland.

• Maintain a clean, organized and safe sterilization area.

• Identify expired, damaged, or excess supplies and notify Lead dental assistant in the event of equipment malfunction.

• Performs sterilization of equipment according to sterilization policy and OSHA standards.

Teamwork

• Ability to travel to other sites when dental assistant coverage is needed.

• Cleans and disinfects room after treatment to prepare for next patient

Perform other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong communication skills. Communicate professionally and compassionately with patients and team members.

• Experienced in equipment sterilization.

• Ability to work collaboratively.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.

• Graduation for a Dental Assistant Program required

• Maryland Dental Radiation Technology Certificate required

• Expanded Functional Certificate preferred

• Certification in Basic Dental Assisting required

• Two years minimum experience preferred

• Familiarity with dental instruments and infection control procedures preferred.