Job Description

Fordland Clinic is a community health center, focused on providing quality, affordable medical, dental, and behavioral health care to everyone regardless of insurance and income. We're looking for a reliable and detail-oriented

Dental Sterile Technician

to join our team and help keep our instruments, equipment, and treatment areas safe, clean, and organized.

Education/Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required Prior experience in a dental office or sterile processing environment preferred*, but not required (on-the-job training available)
Strong attention to detail

Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

Clean, disinfect, package, and sterilize dental instruments and equipment according to OSHA and CDC guidelines Maintain sterilization logs and ensure proper documentation of sterilization cycles Organize and restock sterilization areas and operatories with necessary supplies Monitor and maintain sterilization equipment (e.g., autoclaves) and report any maintenance needs Assist dental team members in preparing operatories for procedures Handle biohazard waste and ensure proper infection control standards are met Support general office cleanliness and contribute to a safe, efficient workflow

Benefits:

Health Insurance - Fordland Clinic pays 90% of an individual coworker's monthly premium costs, and a significant portion of alternate plans for employee only, employee + spouse, employee+ child(ren), or family coverage. Dental Insurance - Fordland Clinic offers affordable dental insurance, as well as a buy up option for those anticipating higher expected dental expenses. Vision Insurance - that includes coverage options for eye exams, glasses, as well as contact lenses. Life Insurance - Fordland Clinic Provides $15,000 of life insurance to it's employees at no cost to the employee. Additional life insurance coverage for the coworker, their spouse and their children is also available at group pricing. Aflac Products - Employees have the option of purchasing additional products such as long-term disability, short term disability, accident, and other insurance products at group rates through our Aflac representative. Generous PTO Bereavement Leave & Extended Sick Bank time Retirement - 403(b) retirement option with employer matching based upon fiscal performance Fitness Benefit - Fordland Clinic encourages health and wellbeing and will contribute up to $100 per year for a fitness facility membership, or other approved fitness expenses. "Thank You" recognition program through Motivosity, redeemable for gifts and gift cards.

Work hours

: Full-time, hourly position. In order to maintain full-time status, a minimum of 30 hours per week on average are required,

though 40 hours a week will be expected for this position

. Dental Clinic hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. This position may be scheduled to work any of the days the clinic is open (Monday through Friday) and may be scheduled to arrive 15 minutes prior to opening and may be scheduled to leave one hour after closing, depending on patients scheduled.