Risas Dental and Braces

Affordable dental care and orthodontics chain

Sterilization Technician - Bilingual – English/Spanish

DentalPosted on Nov 13

Part-timeDenver, CO, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Bilingual Spanish/English communication is required.
A high school diploma or GED is required.
Strong verbal communication skills are required.
The candidate must be physically capable of transporting supplies and equipment.
Basic computer skills are required.
The candidate must be able to prioritize multiple demands and requests to maintain patient flow.
The candidate must be able to work within a team environment and support team members as needed.

Responsibilities

Decontaminate and clean all equipment and instruments, ensuring that instruments remain clean and sterile.
Accurately assemble instrument sets based on established count sheets and use materials and supplies effectively while minimizing waste.
Prepare and package individual instruments appropriately, distinguishing items requiring steam sterilization from those requiring gas sterilization.
Store, deliver, and manage sterile supplies using aseptic technique.
Evaluate equipment function, report malfunctions, and follow through to ensure appropriate repairs are completed and maintenance is performed to prevent future damage.
Clean and sanitize treatment rooms after each use.
Maintain strict compliance with state, federal, and other regulations, including OSHA, HIPAA, and company policies and practices.
Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of dental clinical operations and terminology is preferred.

At Risas Dental and Braces, our focus is providing quality and affordable dental care and braces for families everywhere. Our goal is to think and speak a language that patients understand. For this reason, our Company Statement is We Speak Patient™. The result is happier, healthier Patients, and better opportunities for our doctors and team members.

We are seeking a friendly and professional Sterilization Technician to join our Risas family. The Sterilization Technician performs cleaning, decontamination, sterilization of instruments, trays, operatories and equipment.  We invest in our employee's growth and development and this role is a great opportunity to expand upon your knowledge to advance into the dental assisting and orthodontic roles. Our Sterilization Technicians work hands on to support our Dental Assistants and Doctors in patient care.

Responsibilities

Responsible for decontamination and cleaning of all equipment and instruments; ensures cleanliness and sterility of all instruments
Accurately assembles instruments sets based on established count sheets; effectively uses materials and supplies while minimizing waste 
Appropriately prepares and packages single instrument items, differentiating items requiring steam versus gas sterilization 
Stores, delivers, and manages sterile supplies using aseptic technique
Evaluates functioning of equipment; reports malfunction follows through to ensure appropriate repairs are complete and maintenance performed preventing future damage 
Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing treatment rooms after each use 
Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, HIPAA, and Risas policies and practices)
Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Bilingual Spanish/English required 
High School Diploma or GED 
Strong verbal communication skills 
Physically capable of transporting supplies and equipment 
Must have basic computer skills
Knowledge of dental clinical operations and terminology preferred
Prioritize multiple demands and requests to maintain patient flow 
Ability to work within a team environment and lend support, as a team player, to team members as needed

Benefits:
Risas Dental and Braces offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

12-hour shifts, 3 days a week
Medical and vision benefits
Free dental services
Reimbursement for X-ray and Coronal Polish Exams
401(k) with employer match
Tuition reimbursement opportunities
And many other ancillary benefits
$20.00 - $25.00 per hour

The working environment is fun, fast paced, challenging, and rewarding with opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Join us in this work. Begin a career that is full of meaning and value. 

About the Company

Risas Dental and Braces

Affordable dental care and orthodontics chain

Risas Dental and Braces runs a chain of clinics offering general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and oral surgery across Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, and Texas. Patients receive care through a mix of widely accepted insurance plans, a Friends of Risas membership for uninsured customers, and in-house payment plans with no credit checks. Its prices are 30-40% below the industry average, and clinics provide extended hours, including Saturdays, to improve access. The company combines a strong charitable program, such as the Labor of Love event delivering millions in free care, with a mission to expand affordable, high-quality dental services for underserved and self-pay communities.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Phoenix, AZ
Founded: 2011

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