DENTAL STERILIZATION TECH

Company: University of Minnesota
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: November 15, 2024

Job Description:

Apply for Job Job ID361603 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyLR-Health Care NonProfessional Full/Part TimePart-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code5064 Employee ClassAFSCME Unit 4 - Health Care Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job Objective/Overview This position is located in the U of M Community-University Health Care Center Dental Clinic (CHUCC). The employee will oversee the sterilization and storage of all dental instruments. The employee will assist the Dental Clinic Manager in measures around quality and safety, such as running weekly spore tests on the autoclaves and checking the eyewash station weekly. The employee will assist in the overall flow of the dental clinic, including rooming patients and turning over rooms. The employee will also help with dental scheduling and other administrative tasks, such as reminder calls. This is a 50% to 75% time (20 to 32 hours per week) position. The working hours for this position are between 7:00am and 5:30pm, with the occasional Saturday. The pay for starts at $21.32/hr depending on experience. Essential Functions & Percentage for Each Function Sterilize instruments/equipment and maintain a standard of infection control (80%) Wear gloves and safety glasses while in the sterilization room Meet all sterilization and documentation criteria set by OSHA and CDC, ADA Make sure all instruments and equipment are properly sterilized and re-circulated. Disinfect the dental treatment room according to CUHCC protocol Assist clinical staff (15%) Schedule appointments through EMR and EDR Greet and room patients Work with staff and agency interpreters as needed Fax records as needed Email x-rays as needed Set-up and turn over rooms Confirm all dental appointments two days ahead Make sure labels or patient identification is on all records/documents Fax referrals as needed Scan documentation into dental chart as needed Maintain inventory levels and stock operatories, check in new supplies. (

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