Dental Assistant
Company: Lancesoft INC
Location: Aurora
Posted on: January 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Client: University of CO
Department: SDM-Dental Clinic Support Services Title: Dental
Assistant/Instrument Sterilization Technician II Duration:
01/15/2026 – TBD (A few months (Will be dependent on staffing
needs)) Shift Timings: Monday – Friday 9 am – 6 pm Location: School
of Dental Medicine, 13065 E 17th Ave Aurora, CO 80045 (CU Anschutz
Campus) Position: Onsite Job Description: Job Summary: The Client
is looking for full-time Sterilization Technicians to support the
Client clinics and pre-doctoral programs. Under the direction of
the Clinical Support Services department leadership, our
Sterilization Technicians support clinical operations for the
entire School of Dental Medicine (SDM). These positions are
integral to dental education clinical operations, focusing on
sterilization and sterile processing with the opportunity for
training and career growth in a healthcare industry. We are seeking
administrative professionals interested in supporting the SDM in
patient intake, scheduling, and clinic operations. We welcome
applications from individuals who are collaborative, communicative,
caring, detail oriented, organized, proactive, able to think
critically, focused on quality, dedicated to personal growth, and
highly collaborative. The position is located at the University of
Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus. Hours will be dependent on
business need, but typically will be Monday – Friday between the
hours of 11:00am – 8:00pm. Key Responsibilities: Understand the
principles of sterilization and sterile processing. Disassemble,
inspect, test, and ensure proper functioning of instruments and
equipment. Clean, decontaminate, and sterilize various SDM
instruments, equipment, and sanitizing machines according to
established procedures and techniques. Create and maintain accurate
inventory, sterilization, and testing records and logs using a
computer, laser wand, or scanner for barcode entry; run reports.
Prepare specialized instrument set-ups for undergraduate students,
residents, and faculty to be used during dental patient treatment.
Operates all equipment in sterile processing including, but not
limited to, steam sterilizers, biological incubators, heat sealers,
instruments, and cart washer. Collect and disperse reusable patient
care instruments to clinic dispensary units. Conduct
post-sterilization inspections/audits. As a mentor to new
technicians, this role will need to identify the preferred learning
styles of individual trainees or Dental Care I’s and adjust their
mentorship approach to align with that. This description is a
summary only and is describing the general level of work being
performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of
this position may change from time to time and/or based on business
need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and
responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring
authority. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Sterilization
Technician II: Two (2) years of experience in sterilization and
sterile processing in a health care environment which includes one
(1) year of experience preparing specialized dental instrument
setups o Substitution: Completion of a Sterile Processing
Certification program OR a Dental Assistant Certification may
substitute one (1) year of experience in sterilization and sterile
processing in a health care environment Preferred Qualifications:
Sterilization Technician II: Experience preparing specialized
dental instrument set ups. Certification either as a Certified
Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from the
International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material
Management (IAHCSMM) or as a Sterile Processing and Distribution
(SPD) Technician from the Certification Board for Sterile
Processing and Distribution (CBSPD). Experience in all stages of
the sterilization process, including decontamination, preparation
and packaging, storage and distribution. Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities: Learn and develop knowledge and skills in job specific
responsibilities. Effective oral/written communication skills;
effective interpersonal and customer service skills. Demonstrated
professional, ethical, and professional accountability and work
behaviors. Initiative in seeking and evaluating solutions; ability
to problem solve. Demonstrates effective collaboration/teamwork
approaches; fosters and builds inclusiveness. Fosters life-long
learning and professional development. Learn and develop knowledge
and skills in business applications, technologies, and
resources/tools required to perform responsibilities. Ability to
maintain a high level of confidentiality while working with
sensitive information. Ability to take initiative with daily work
activities and collaborates to create a positive effect on team
performance. The ideal candidate for this position will be a detail
oriented, dedicated and professional individual. Company
Description LanceSoft is a certified Minority Business Enterprise
(MBE) and an equal opportunity employer. Company Description
LanceSoft is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and an
equal opportunity employer.
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