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Dental Assistant - Spring Dental Vinita

Lumio Dental

Dental Assistant - Spring Dental Vinita

Vinita, OK
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

                                                                                                         JOB DESCRIPTION                                                                                                     STERILE TECHNICIAN JOB DESCRIPTION: The Sterilization Technician helps the dental team by improving patient services, efficiency, and productivity by successfully managing sterilization protocols. The Sterilization Technician strictly adheres to infection control standards, staying current with changes as they occur. Maintain sterilization equipment, following manufacture maintenance guidelines and intervals. Turn over operatories, transporting dirty instruments to the sterilization area for processing.

    Core Values: As a Dental Assistant at Lumio Dental, you will be expected to uphold our core values. Those core values are: Teamwork, Integrity, Attention to detail, Continuous improvement, and Hard Work. Lumio Dental is passionate about elevating our patients dental experience, while creating a cohesive, and enjoyable working environment. Employees at Lumio Dental agree to be patient, understanding and act as a pleasant and welcoming presence in the office, communicate effectively with the Doctor, and team. Respect patients by recognizing their rights and maintaining confidentiality. Lumio Dental employees must be a team player ready to assist where needed.

    JOB SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS:

    Process dental instruments and patient care items through the sterilization process safely and efficiently Turn over operatories, transporting dirty instruments to the sterilization area for processing Set up treatment rooms for the next patient procedure Provide customer service support to patients by escorting them to and from the treatment room as needed Assist doctor during the clinical examination Record exam notes and treatment plans as needed Transition exam information to the front office staff for scheduling purposes, as needed Educate patients on plaque control; explain prevention to patients and parents of small children Take the patient's blood pressure when necessary Apply fluoride treatment to the patient's teeth Prepare hygiene rooms including, but not limited to, set-up, decontamination, sterilization of all instruments, cleaning handpieces, and restocking supplies Assist the hygienist with new patient charting and routine periodontal charting Help dental assistants, doctors, and front desk staff, when necessary PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and push up to 100 pounds frequently (on wheels) Must be able to work on feet for long periods of time without tiring Must be able to hear adequately to auscultate B/PS Must have adequate vision to read x-rays Must be able to reach above shoulder level to work. Must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouching, reaching, kneeling, twisting with comfort Must have high manual dexterity and tactile sensation on fingertips Sterile Technicians must value patient care as their #1 priority and focus. Your ability to value and improve the patient experience will play a major role in the delivery of extraordinary dental care. Sterile Technicians are a critical part of our mission because they provide the Dentist with valuable assistance on patient procedures. The Sterile Technician is critical in adhering to enhanced infection control protocols and PPE requirements to reduce infectious disease.  Flexibility, analytical skills, collaboration, and follow-up are all needed in our dynamic dental offices.

    This written job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. All employees are expected to perform any duties assigned within reason not listed on this job description when requested by management.

    Lumio Dental is an EEO Employer, participating in the E-Verify program.

    Fulltime: 

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • Disability insurance
    • Employee discount
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Referral program
    • Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    • Monday -Thursday 8:00 - 5:00; Friday 8:00-4:00

    Education:

    • High school or equivalent

     

    Experience:

    • Willing to train

    License/Certification:

    • None

    Work Location:

    • One location

    Work Remotely:

    • No