JOB TITLE: Floating Clinical Assistant

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

Maintaining instruments and equipment, and overseeing sterilization and waste management activities.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

• Sterilization of instruments
• Help assist with patient load (clean rooms, set up for the next patient, seat the next

patient for the assistants and doctors so treatment can be started)

• Be knowledgeable with the hygiene routine to help and assist when necessary
• Help take, develop, and mount x-rays
• Duplicate x-rays
• Keep the sterile area stocked with necessary supplies
• Wash and dry laundry (lab coats and towels) when necessary
• Empty garbage at the end of the A.M. and P.M. shifts (operatories, darkroom, patient and employee bathrooms, and lab)
• Responsible for putting away stock and UPS deliveries.

Instruments and equipment

• Knowledge of the open and close procedures for the sterile area
• Procedure tray set up
• Discard all disposable items for each visit
• Assemble soiled instruments and place in sterilization area
• Pre-soak soiled instruments in a disinfectant
• Process instruments in ultrasonic
• Wipe and spray treatment trays
• Sort and package instruments for sterilization
• Load, activate, and vent the sterilization unit according to the manufacturer’s directions
• Store instruments in the appropriate places
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and who to call when necessary

Sterilization area

• Mix required cleaning solutions and keep them fresh
• Clean ultrasonic units and autoclaves
• Use a spore test once a month for the sterilizer
• Take disinfected instruments out of the cold sterile at the start of every a.m.
• Tracking of the CDR sensor and report any problems to your supervisor
• Keep the sterilization area clean and neat at all times
• Help keep inventory of office supplies

Waste management

• Discard needles in puncture-resistant, leak-proof, labeled containers
• Decontaminate regulated waste and place in leak-proof, puncture-resistant containers
• Apply warning labels to regulated waste
• Knowledge of the Amalgam waste law

Office Participation

• Lead by example. Follow policy and procedures noted in the Progressive Dental handbook and encourage other staff to do the same.
• Follow, adhere to and encourage other staff to adhere to Progressive Dental’s code of conduct, posted in the office.
• Participate in creating and encourage other staff to maintain a safe, non-hostile working environment for fellow employees and Doctors (no gossiping or negativity toward others).
• Praise others when you “catch them doing something good”.
• Follow and believe in Progressive Dental’s mission statement and encourage other staff to do the same.
• Train, coach, and educate new personnel (including interns/externs)
• Responsible for making patient walkways inside and outside the office are safe and clear
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the dentist or your supervisor

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience

• High school diploma
• 1-2 years’ office experience
• Legible handwriting for notations, memos, and messages
• Attend continuing education courses/seminars as directed

Interpersonal Skills and Expected behavior for this position

• Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists, other staff members, and community
• An effective verbal skill to communicate with patients, doctors, and staff.
• Ability to communicate openly while maintaining professionalism and respecting others.
• Ability to be coached and be approachable.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Good listening skills.
• Ability to manage multi-tasks
• Ability to handle regular interruptions.
• Ability to work with the computer system and dental software.
• Ability to handle patient complaints, concerns, or questions.
• Ability to resolve conflict while being courteous and professional

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Endwell, NY 13760: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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