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Sterilization Technician/ Dental Receptionist

Job Description

Are you interested in working in the dental field? We are looking for an energetic, positive person to join our team. Candidates must have a willingness to learn, complete necessary tasks, be dependable, and take direction.

This role requires the candidate to act as a Float-Hygiene Assistant in addition to a Sterilization Tech/ Front Desk Receptionist. Part of your job will include: helping at the reception desk, greeting/checking in patients, and assisting Hygienists with periodontal charting. In between patients, some of your tasks will include: replenishing supplies, sterilizing instruments after use, and preparing exam rooms. Other duties include cleaning the office and doing light laundry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Check patient information, health history, and insurance benefits
• Escort patients to operatory room, give pre-procedural rinse, and obtain vitals for the Dentist/Hygienist
• Prepare treatment rooms for each patient procedure and turn over operatories, transporting contaminated instruments to the sterilization area for processing
• Restock treatment areas as needed
• Sterilize all dental instruments in a timely fashion to OSHA sterilization standards
• Maintain confidential information/ HIPAA laws
• Assist with administrative tasks including answering phones, scheduling, and confirming patient appointments
• Assist other clinical staff when necessary
• Opening and closing duties (taking out garbage, sweeping, mopping, etc.)

Experience and Qualifications

• Dental office experience preferred but is not necessary (will train)
• Obtain a Registered Dental Assistant certificate through the Washington State Department of Health
• CPR certified (preferred but not required at time of hire)
• Knowledge of sterilization methods
• Great written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Positive attitude
• Dependable
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills

Job Type: Part-time. Must be available to work in the summer (May - August 2023)

6:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Salary: DOE

Office hours:

• 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Monday- Thursday
• No weekends

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.75 per hour

Healthcare setting:

• Medical office

Schedule:

• No weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
To keep our employee’s safe we provide PPE and have strict procedures and policies that we follow. Due to state law, all employees must have the COVID vaccine to work in Healthcare.

Application Question(s):

• Please provide us with the name, position, and best contact phone number for three work references; two managers and one co-worker.
• What days/hours are you available to work?
• Are you located in Pullman? If no, where do you currently reside and will you be able to reliably commute for this job?
• Are you available to work in the summer? (May- August 2023)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Medical office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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