Dental Assistant & Sterilization Tech (Full-Time)

Atwood Prosthodontics PLLC; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Colorado sick leave

Retirement plan participation

Job summary

Atwood Prosthodontics PLLC in Grand Junction, CO is seeking a Dental Assistant / Sterilization Technician for a full-time role (Mon-Thurs, 8am-4:30pm). You will support the dental team by chairside assisting, taking X-rays, and ensuring proper instrument sterilization and infection control.

The position requires 1+ year of relevant experience, knowledge of dental software, and CPR/BLS certification (or willingness to obtain).

Qualifications

• 1+ year of dental assisting and sterilization experience preferred; new graduates with externship experience considered.
• Experience with dental software preferred (Dentrix, Eaglesoft, Open Dental).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR/BLS certification required or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Basic understanding of HIPAA, OSHA, BBP safety requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and clean operatories before and after patient appointments and maintain a clean, organized treatment area.
• Assist the dentist chairside during procedures by passing instruments and providing general clinical support.
• Take digital X-rays, intraoral photos, impressions, and assist with lab cases as permitted by Colorado regulations.
• Greet and prepare patients for treatment, review medical history, and maintain patient privacy.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain sterility logs according to infection control procedures.
• Operate sterilization equipment and monitor logs.
• Maintain instrument trays, supplies, and inventory; restock as needed.
• Communicate effectively with clinical and front office staff to support patient care.

Skills

Dental assisting

Sterilization

Communication

Attention to detail

Patient care

Education

High school diploma

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

Dentrix

Eaglesoft

Open Dental

Job description

Atwood Prosthodontics PLLC in Grand Junction, CO is seeking a Dental Assistant / Sterilization Technician for a full-time role (Mon-Thurs, 8am-4:30pm). You will support the dental team by chairside assisting, taking X-rays, and ensuring proper instrument sterilization and infection control.

The position requires 1+ year of relevant experience, knowledge of dental software, and CPR/BLS certification (or willingness to obtain).