Sterilization Technician

Sterilization Technician needed for growing dental office. You will sterilizing instruments, complete equipment maintenance, set up rooms and assist the Dentist when needed.

**Dental Assistant Responsibilities**:

- Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures.
- Assisting dental hygienists with procedures when necessary.
- Providing great patient care.
- Recording treatment information in patient records.
- Exposing dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment.
- Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs.
- Collecting and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs.
- Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
- Caring for dental equipment.
- Impressions
- Preparing patients for dental work.
- Assisting dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary.

**Dental Assistant Requirements**:

- IPAC and WHMIS training (can be provided)
- Certification or associate degree in an accredited dental assisting program.
- Dental x-ray certification.
- Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
- Abeldent and Dexis software knowledge an asset but not mandatory.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 20-30 per week

**Salary**: $20.00-$28.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kanata, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Dental Assisting: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Certified Dental Assistant Diploma (preferred)

Work Location: One location