Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.00 - $20.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
competitive pay
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Work-life balance
Professional Development
supportive work environment
Job Description
Valleygate Dental Surgery Centers (VDSC) stands as North Carolina's pioneering dental-only ambulatory surgery centers, dedicated exclusively to providing specialized and comprehensive dental surgical care. With strategically located centers in Fayetteville, Greensboro, and Charlotte, Valleygate has cemented its reputation as a leader in oral surgery, anesthesia, and sedation dentistry. This unique focus allows VDSC to offer an exceptional level of service for patients requiring advanced dental procedures that involve anesthesia, particularly benefiting those with medical complexities or special needs that render traditional dental office treatments inadequate.
The mission of Valleygate Dental Surgery Centers is firmly rooted in delivering safe, high-q... Show More
The mission of Valleygate Dental Surgery Centers is firmly rooted in delivering safe, high-q... Show More
Job Requirements
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Dental Assistant Certification or sterile processing certification
- BLS certification
- Ability to use dental technology and perform infection control procedures
- Professional demeanor and appearance
- Strong teamwork and organizational skills
- Commitment to self-development
Job Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Dental Assistant Certification or sterile processing certification
- Use of dental technology, infection control, dental procedures, and radiographs in later phases
- BLS certification
- Pleasant, outgoing, professional demeanor and appearance
- Teamwork, thoroughness, organizational skills, self-development
Job Duties
- Prepares, cleans, organizes, and closes the sterilization room and lab for daily functions
- Maintains equipment, instruments, handpieces, burs and armentarium by proper care, cleaning, and sterilization according to OSHA standards and manufacturer's instructions
- Prepares all instrument packs, handpieces, burs, etc. and distributes to operatories
- Consults patient schedule to ensure proper availability of instruments in operatories
- Operates and maintains sterilizers, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed
- Monitors biological and chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and medical equipment
- Assists with cleaning of rooms between cases and terminal cleaning
- Maintains laundry daily including towels, smocks, uniforms, etc.
- Contributes to VDSC efficiency
- Communicates effectively with clinical staff and across departments as needed
- Ensures necessary equipment is available by maintaining surgical inventory
- Contributes to fluctuating staffing needs by being flexible in assignments and schedules
- Assists in preparing operatories when requested
- Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with OSHA infection control policies
- Maintains patient confidentiality and professionalism
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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