Job Title

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES- * Ensures instruments are sterilized as soon as feasible when received into central sterilization. * Decontaminates and sterilizes instruments, dental supplies and equipment, and assembles, wraps and sterilizes trays of * Follows proper Standard Precautions while in decontamination and sterilization areas. * Perform all opening, closing and maintenance procedures as described in sterilization and maintenance policies, as well as other duties as delegated by Lead Dental Assistant. * Restock and maintain an inventory of dental supplies and instruments to assure a constant level is always available. Communicate to the Lead Dental Assistant any supplies that need replenishing or replacement. * Maintain in/out logs for the dental laboratory orders in a manner that assures completeness and accuracy. * Maintain proper pre-set trays and ensure they are ready for anticipated procedures. Proactively review notes in patients' charts to set-up for the planned treatment. Gather and ready all necessary materials and instruments needed for treatment. * Prepare operatory for patient reception and assure it is as aseptic as possible for patient welfare. * Check and document patient's vital signs and health history in accordance with departmental policies. * Enter patient data and dental chart information into Electronic Dental Record (EDR) system in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner. * Assist clinical staff in optimizing patient flow. This will include restocking items, seating patients, 'floating', and supporting other dental team members with patient care. * Assist the assigned dentist with referrals, and other processes involved in providing high quality dental care. * Monitors biological and chemical solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and dental * Verifies that equipment functions * Maintains a clean work * Maintains cleanliness and order of all areas of * Performs environmental maintenance duties and assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, the dental treatment rooms, and in equipment storage areas. * Keeps accurate logs of spore * Restocks, labels, and maintains * Uses the system to monitor and track instruments through * Keeps the Chief Dental Officer apprised of any issues or concerns with equipment, supplies or procedures related to * Meets the needs and special requests of the providers with regard to instruments and hand * Maintains familiarity with and complies with OSHA * Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a team to facilitate the Dental Center's ability to meet goals and * Follows the Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne * Maintains personal growth by attending all meetings and in-services. * Participates in CQI activities and staff * Utilizes effective means to resolve * Utilizes effective verbal and written communication * May be required to participate in departmental and organizational quality improvement projects. * Other related duties as assigned by Chief Dental Officer. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES- * Maintains a professional relationship and positive attitude with co-workers, the public, patients, and all NSCHC staff, Board of Directors and * Must be accurate and detail-oriented * Must be receptive to training and have the ability to retain information of the assigned duties and responsibilities. * Strives to learn more and is receptive to learning different ways of doing things. * Demonstrates the ability to understand the overall purpose of clinical care and importance of support staff. * Able to demonstrate judgment, patience, integrity, organization, and prioritization in multi-task environment. * Ability to multitask and follow directions in fast paced clinic environment. Must be reliable and punctual. * Ability and willingness to treat all patients with the utmost kindness and consideration, regardless of the situation. * Understanding of community-based organizations preferred * Ability to relate to the public regardless of ethnic, religious and economic status * Ability to work independently and collaboratively * Attend a minimum of one outreach event per calendar year * Commitment to NSCHC faith-based mission to provide care to all who request it, without judgment QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYMENT) - * High School Diploma or equivalent * Knowledge of dental processes and procedures preferred, but not required. * Conducting inspections of instruments and sterilization machines. * Must be able to reach above shoulder level to work. Must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouch, kneel, twist, turn * Act 33 with renewal * Act 34 with renewal * Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal * Annual influenza vaccine