Greetings from Monarch Orthodontics! We are happy that you have expressed interest in becoming part of our team. Here at Monarch Orthodontics, our number one priority is our patients. We strive to provide the best care possible. We believe that in order to provide the best care, we need to find the best of the best people and talent to join our team. We are currently looking to add an Sterilization/Lab Technician to our growing office. A Lab/Sterilization technician’s priority is excellent patient care, customer service and cleanliness of all instruments/office. This job requires an outgoing, energetic personality with great multitasking skills. You help determine the patient’s overall experience in our office. Your job requires attention to detail and accuracy. You are executing the records, and sterilization of all instruments that the doctor relies on to provide a great treatment plan and care of each patient. It is crucial that you watch and listen to be proactive, perform the procedure correctly, and efficiently, and accurately. You are also the eyes and ears of the office, and support the team in ensuring the patient has a WOW experience start to finish.
The best part yet… no experience is required, and we are willing to train the RIGHT person! So if you have an amazing work ethic, paired with a great attitude and personality, then we want to talk to you! Please note: there are 2 assessment quizzes that you must take following your application process to complete your application submission. No matter how great you may be, if you don’t complete the assessments, we unfortunately, can not consider you at this time. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Qualities in a strong clinical floater:
Efficient, Multitasker, Attention to Detail, Friendly, Team Player
Duties:
The clinical “floater” (lab and sterile technician) assists the clinical team with patient care. The clinical “floater” should be able to perform simple clinical procedures. Their responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, clearing and cleaning patient chairs, sterilizing instruments, building tray set ups, pouring up impressions, creating in-house retainers, getting lab work prepared to send out to labs, checking in appliances from labs, taking photos, uploading photos, taking x-rays, scanning, taking impressions, and placing separators.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or GED
- Radiology Certification
- Dental Assisting Certification
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Must have the right attitude to help the office grow and know how to ease the pressure on the clinical team
- Ability to step in when and wherever needed
- Be able to efficiently manage multiple tasks at once
RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):
- Clearing and replace proper barriers on patient chairs
- Instrument sterilization
- Tray set ups
- Strip models
- Create in-house retainers
- Use 3D Printer
- Make IDB trays
- Take patient photos and upload patient photos
- Take intraoral scan
- Take necessary x-rays
- Take impressions
- Pour up impressions
- Deliver in-house retainers to patient
- Place separators
JOB TYPE: Full Time (Monday-Thursday)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Ability to Commute:
- Salinas, CA 93906 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Salinas, CA 93906: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
