Sterile Processing Assistant - Richmond, United States - VCU Dental Care

Description

Chief Purpose of the Position

This position functions as a Sterile Processing Assistant -Sterilizing all equipment and instruments in the Central Sterilization -Cover all aspects of Instrument sterilization including Cassettes, Burs, Instruments & Hand Pieces.

-Responsible for maintaining an accurate account of all completed units nightly -Ensure the work station is cleaned, stocked and ready to go for the next day.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent customer service and willingness to assist students, staff and faculty required
• Computer skills required
• Excellent recall and memorization skills required
• Ability to multitask and work independently or with coworkers in a close, team environment required
• Ability to work in a diverse environment required
• Ability to work proficiently and accurately in a fastpaced environment
• Ability to lift 2050 pounds, when necessary
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational and superior customer service skills required
• Ability to be flexible with work schedule for all shifts required
• Knowledge of dental terminology or materials

Education Level and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Some college or technical training preferred
• Dental or medical office experience preferred
• Instrument recognition preferred
• Experience in an academic setting preferred
• Experience using bar coding, scanning or repairing instrument equipment preferred

Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 11am - 8pm


Hiring Range:
commensurate with experience


Brief Summary of Benefits:

Benefits for this position include, but are not limited to Health and Group Life Insurance, Vision, Dental Insurance and Dental Discounts, Flexible Spending Participation, and Paid Holidays.

After completion of 90 days, you are eligible for Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave. Professional Development/Tuition Assistance.

Eligible for a 401k contribution after completion of 6 months of employment as well as Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance.

Background checks required.

EEO Statement:
VCU Dental Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to:
veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, and/or age.


Pay:
$ $17.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

matching

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Richmond, VA 23298: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person