Dental Sterilization Technician & Assistant (4-Day Week)

Straine; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lesan Family Dentistry is seeking a dependable Sterilization Technician / Dental Assistant to support our clinical team and maintain a clean, patient-ready environment. The role is ideal for someone with dental assisting experience and a proactive approach to keeping the day on track.

The position supports a busy clinical team, ensuring instruments are sterilized, trays prepared, rooms reset between patients, and supplies are stocked.

Qualifications

• DA I, DA II or equivalent dental knowledge/experience.
• Familiarity with dental instruments, terminology and clinical procedures.
• Understanding of sterilization and infection-control procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced dental environment.
• Dependable with a strong work ethic and willingness to assist.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable interacting with patients, doctors, hygienists and team.

Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect, sterilize, and properly store dental instruments and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked sterilization area.
• Follow established infection-control and sterilization protocols.
• Prepare and organize instrument trays for upcoming procedures.
• Turn over clinical rooms between patients, including cleaning, disinfecting, and resetting treatment areas.
• Ensure treatment rooms are stocked with necessary instruments and supplies.
• Seat patients and prepare them for treatment as needed.
• Assist dentists during procedures when additional clinical support is needed.
• Assist dental hygienists as needed to maintain efficient patient flow.
• Help monitor clinical supplies and communicate when items need to be replenished.
• Work closely with the clinical team to keep the schedule running efficiently.
• Maintain a professional, welcoming, and patient-focused environment.

Skills

DA I/II

Dental knowledge/experience

Infection-control procedures

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Teamwork

Communication

Patient interaction

Education

DA I/DA II certification

Tools

Dental instruments knowledge

Job description

Lesan Family Dentistry is seeking a dependable Sterilization Technician / Dental Assistant to support our clinical team and maintain a clean, patient-ready environment. The role is ideal for someone with dental assisting experience and a proactive approach to keeping the day on track.

The position supports a busy clinical team, ensuring instruments are sterilized, trays prepared, rooms reset between patients, and supplies are stocked.