Title: | Sterilization Tech/Dental Assistant |
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ID: | 4532 |
Department Location: | N/A |
Category: | Nursing / Allied Health / Clinical Support |
Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a non-profit healthcare organization whose mission is to provide exceptional healthcare to people facing access barriers. We provide primary care services (medical, dental and behavioral healthcare) through 21 outpatient health centers in El Paso, Teller, Lincoln, Adams, Elbert and Kit Carson counties. We deliver care with our strong “Hospitality” culture. Our organization has over 600 employees and serves over 10% of the residents in the Pikes Peak region. Peak Vista is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC).
Job Summary (Essential Functions)
Qualifications
Education: High School graduate or GED, Dental Assistant certification required/OJT may be substituted as in Dental Assistant Job description. Work Experience: Sterilization experience preferred. Ability to maintain logs/paperwork as needed. Some dental/ medical office experience preferred. Cognitive Skills (Language, Math, Reasoning Ability): Ability to correctly perform basic math and reading skills as needed for fee sheet transactions. Bilingual a plus. Computer Skills: Basic computer skills desirable. Other Skills: N/A Certificates & Licenses: Certificate of completion of a Dental Assistants Course/or OJT as described in the Dental Assistant Job Description. X-Ray certification preferred. Current Colorado Driver’s License required. |
Physical Demands
Frequent standing and walking, occasional long periods of sitting, moderate bending, moderate energy requirements, and frequent fine motor skills. Looking at computer screen continuously for long periods of time, hearing within normal range. Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
*Successful candidates must pass pre-employment screening, including a criminal background check