Sterilization TechnicianDental Assistant
Sterilization TechnicianDental Assistant
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Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine seeks a Sterilization Technician/Dental Assistant for the dental school in Joplin Missouri. The qualified Dental Assistant will be responsible for general clinic dental assisting and maintenance and support of the clinical faculty with a focus on student and patient care support within the group practices including dispensing sterilization radiography quality assurance and chairside dental assisting.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare decontaminate sanitize and sterilize dental instruments and supplies for use in clinical procedures
- Inspect instruments postoperatively for proper function and damage ensuring they are in optimal condition before restocking
- Maintain accurate records of sterilized items including item numbers dates times sterilizer used and operator initials
- Monitor sterilization process for instruments or equipment use during procedures
- Ensure all necessary equipment is available and operational as needed
- Validate the sterility of processed instruments by performing biological and chemical testing
- Conduct regular maintenance on autoclaves to ensure proper functioning and safety standards
- Operate steam sterilizers washerdisinfectors ultrasonic cleaners dry heat ovens and other
- related equipment
- Provide guidance and instructions to new staff members regarding sterile processing
- Monitor inventory levels of supplies in order to maintain adequate stock at all times
Other duties as necessary including but not limited to:
- Assist faculty students and patients by performing chairside dental assisting tasks during clinical procedures as needed
- Prepare treatment rooms by setting up and breaking down equipment following proper infection control protocols
- Provide patient care support including taking digital radiographs organizing patient records and assisting with dental procedures
- Dispense and maintain dental instruments supplies and equipment in the OHC Dispensary and Simulation Clinic using scanning and computer technology
- Assist during medical emergencies and provide necessary support as required
Requirements
- Certificate of completion from an accredited Dental Assisting Program or at least three years of direct experience
- A minimum of two years experience as a Sterilization Professional
- Minimum of two years experience in sterilization and infection control practices
- Expanded duty functions and certification are preferred
- Ability to work in a fastpaced environment and contribute to an efficient productive clinic operation.
- Professional demeanor with a focus on providing exceptional patient care and supporting the educational mission of the clinic
- Knowledge and competence in using electronic technologies for patient charting imaging and records management.
Equal Opportunity Employer
KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin genetic information (GINA) physical or mental disability pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity marital status familial status ancestry military and/or veteran status and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal state or local law.
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Thank you for your interest in a career at KCU!
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
