Dental Assistant
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Dental Assistant / Medical Clerk (Sterilization) - Urgently Hiring
Hours: Full-time, 12pm-8pm Mon-FriStart Date/Tentative End Date: ASAP - 4 monthsWhat is the reason for this temporary need? Clinic CoverageHourly rate: $25-$29/hour
Title: Central Sterilization / Dental Assistant
Job Description: Reporting to the Assistant Supervisor, Sterilization, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining the sterilization area and all instrumentation that requires reprocessing. Will inspect, pack and sterilize dental instruments and materials and operate the sterilization equipment according to protocol. Will collect soiled instrumentation and deliver clean instrumentation according to schedule. Maintains the sterilization area neatly according to policy. Performs other related duties as assigned. Incumbent must adhere strictly to safety, sterilization, handling and technical regulations. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: Requires a high school diploma or equivalency certificate and one yearrelated experience. Training in sterilization techniques and safety. Knowledge of sterilizationprocedures and techniques required. Knowledge of chemicals, dental instruments and materialsrequired. Good record keeping and organization skills required. Completion of sterile processing training program with a certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)or a NYS Dental Assistant certification.
This position may require a rotating schedule, and will require to work evenings and occasionalweekends. Work Hours: 12:00 pm to 8 pm, Monday through Friday. Participation in medical surveillance required. HIPAA compliance training required. SpecialIndications for this position: Chemicals, Contact with patients and/or research subjects
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