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Form of workThe Sterilization Technician will organize and maintain dental instruments in strict accordance with sterilization/disinfection protocols. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position typically working Monday through Friday during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
*Starting pay for this position is $15.20 per hour.
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Who we are:
Cherry Health, Michigan’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), operates in six counties across the state, is based in Grand Rapids. With a team of more than 800 health care professionals at 20 locations, Cherry Health focuses on removing barriers, expanding access, and delivering comprehensive quality health care services to underserved communities, regardless of an individual’s insurance status or ability to pay. We provide primary care, dental, vision, behavioral health, pharmacy services, substance abuse services, school based Health Centers and more.
Our Mission:
Cherry Health improves the health and wellness of individuals by providing comprehensive primary and behavioral health care while encouraging access by those who are underserved.
Our Vision:
Our community will be healthier because we will seek out and welcome those who need our services. All will be treated as family with integrated, coordinated care to improve health and personal well-being.
Our Values:
- Collaboration – Support the Cherry Health mission by encouraging teamwork to accomplish organizational goals.
- Customer Service – Serve internal and external customers in a welcoming manner with compassionate care.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Build a stronger culture through treating all patients and staff with respect, dignity and compassion.
- Innovation – Embrace creativity to improve patient care and workplace efficiency while remaining curious and open to learning.
- Integrity – Uphold the highest ethical standards by being honest and trustworthy.
- Professionalism – Create a positive work environment where we care accountable for our decision, our action and the results.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- No previous dental work experience required
Responsibilities:
- Clean, disinfect and sterilize instruments and treatment areas.
- Dispose contaminated or bio-hazardous waste/materials properly
- Break down and clean operatories after use
- Operate autoclaves, keep records of loads completed.
- Assist patient registration specialist as needed this may include but not limited to: answering phones, checking in and out patients, scheduling appointment, checking insurance.
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits:
Cherry Health has excellent benefit offerings, check out a sample of the benefits available to our team members below!
- 3 Medical Insurance Plan options for you and your family
- Dental and Vision Insurance Plans with providers across the State of Michigan
- Generous Paid Time Off benefit that includes 10 paid holidays (Including Black Friday!)
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match
- MET and MESP 529 Savings Plans
- Pet Insurance!
- Vendor discounts and much more!
Deadline:
We are accepting applications for this position until the position is filled.
Cherry Health has recently updated our Employee Health Policy to require the Covid-19 vaccination for all employees. In accordance with Cherry Health’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, we have adopted this policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families, our patients and visitors, and the community at large from infectious diseases that may be reduced by vaccinations.
