Dental Sterilization Technician - Flexible Hours & Benefits

Guardian Dentistry Partners; Louisa (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay: $18-$22

Paid vacation and holidays

401k with matching contributions

Health, dental, and vision

Life and disability insurance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Andre Dental Louisa is looking for a Dental Assistant to join their team in Louisa, VA. The role involves preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and aiding dentists during procedures while maintaining patient records and assisting with payments.

Ideal candidates have strong communication and interpersonal skills, a professional demeanor, and a compassionate attitude to deliver high-quality care to patients every day.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Dental Assisting experience preferred but not required
• Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patients
• Driven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patients

Responsibilities

• Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists
• Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms
• Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implants
• Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs
• Taking and processing X-rays of patients
• Perform lab tasks as instructed
• Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments
• Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene
• Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
• Strong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Empathy

Job description

Andre Dental Louisa is looking for a Dental Assistant to join their team in Louisa, VA. The role involves preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and aiding dentists during procedures while maintaining patient records and assisting with payments.

Ideal candidates have strong communication and interpersonal skills, a professional demeanor, and a compassionate attitude to deliver high-quality care to patients every day.