Patient Access Representative/Dental Sterilization Tech

Lamoille Health Partners; Morristown (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

Lamoille Health Partners in Morrisville, VT, is seeking a dual-role Patient Access Representative / Sterilization Technician to welcome patients and support clinical operations.

You will greet patients, register, schedule, verify insurance, and handle co-pays while also sterilizing instruments, monitoring autoclaves, and maintaining infection-control logs.

This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow in a busy dental clinic.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and manage front desk tasks including registration and scheduling.
• Verify insurance eligibility and assist with sliding fee scale applications.
• Handle multi-provider appointment scheduling, check-in/check-out, and co-pay collection.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and accurate electronic health records (EHR).
• Receive, clean, package, and sterilize dental instruments using autoclaves and safety protocols.
• Perform routine equipment monitoring, spore testing, and logs for sterilization processes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Patient Access Representative/Dental Sterilization Tech

1.0 FTE Morrisville, VT, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1131

Salary Range: $20.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Job Type: Full-Time

Perks: Comprehensive benefits package and generous time off to support your life outside of work!

About the Role

Are you looking for a dynamic role that combines welcoming patient care with crucial clinical support? We are seeking a compassionate, organized professional to join our team as a Patient Access Representative / Sterilization Technician.

In this dual-function position, you will serve as the friendly face of our clinic—greeting patients, handling registration, and managing scheduling—while also playing a vital role behind the scenes by ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant processing and sterilization of our dental instruments and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Front Desk & Patient Access:

Greet patients warmly, ensuring a positive first impression.

Handle patient registration, verify insurance eligibility, and assist with sliding fee scale applications.

Manage multi-provider appointment scheduling, check-in/check-out processes, and co-pay collections.

Maintain strict HIPAA confidentiality and accurate electronic health records (EHR).

Receive, clean, package, and sterilize dental instruments using autoclaves and strict safety protocols.

Perform routine equipment monitoring, biological testing (spore testing), and maintain meticulous logs.

Assist with operatory turnover, dental unit waterline maintenance, and proper biohazardous waste disposal.

Monitor sterilization supplies and inventory levels.

What We’re Looking For

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a compassionate, patient-centered approach.

Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work effectively with a diverse patient population.