Dental Support Technician
Company: Family Health Care Center Of Kalamazoo
Location: Kalamazoo
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
DENTAL SUPPORT TECHNICIAN MISSION: To provide clinical
excellence with outstanding patient experience while ensuring that
all members of the community have access to quality, comprehensive,
patient-centered health care. We Serve. We Grow. We Achieve.
COMPANY INFORMATION: As a federally qualified health center (FQHC)
we serve all people with quality healthcare, dignity, and respect.
We envision a seamless healthcare delivery system that is
proactively responsible for the medical, dental and psychosocial
needs of underserved individuals, children and families residing in
Kalamazoo County. We advocate for the rights of all people to
experience comprehensive healthcare that is delivered through a
collaborative community network focused on quality standards of
care. Our aim is to decrease healthcare disparities by increasing
access to care through culturally sensitive medical attention,
education and outreach. We work to reflect this simple motto:
"Together, we are improving quality of life by providing excellent
health care to all people in an environment of dignity & respect."
BENEFITS: Highly competitive pay Excellent (cost-effective) Health
Insurance PPO or PPO High-Deductible Plan with Health Savings
Account (HSA) Vision & Dental Insurance Company paid Life &
accidental death Company paid long-term disability Insurance
Voluntary life, accidental death, short-term disability, and other
supplemental offerings Pre-tax 403(b) retirement plan
(Discretionary employer contribution based on FHC financial
performance) Paid Time Off (PTO) 8 Paid Holidays POSITION SUMMARY:
The Dental Support Technician is responsible for assisting the
dental care team in providing essential high-quality cleaning,
sterilization and disinfection of care equipment. DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform high-quality cleaning procedures while
working in a safe and effective manner To ensure that all areas of
the dental practice are regularly cleaned, paying attention to the
safety procedures, standard precautions and infection control
processes Disinfection of dental operatory Transportation of dirty
instruments Practices proper waste management techniques, disposal
of sharps, biohazard, general garbage, etc. Stocking the
rooms/operatories Stocking the storage room Unloading and unpacking
supply deliveries/shipments Helping hygienist during down time
Closing Alcott duties assigned Shocking the lines once a month Must
be able to work independently and with minimal supervision Attends
in-service, departmental and staff meetings Ability to work on a
flexible schedule as required by business needs Other duties as
assigned. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: While performing the duties
of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to moving
mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level
in the work environment is usually moderate. TYPICAL PHYSICAL
DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is
regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently
required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The
employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with
hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up
to 10 pounds. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES: Must
have high school diploma, or GED Experience in custodial services
is preferred but not required.
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