Sterilization Technician

Andre Dental; Louisa (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Health, dental, and vision

Life Insurance and Disability

Flexible schedules

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Andre Dental in Louisa, VA is seeking a Dental Assistant to prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments, and support dentists during procedures. You will take X-rays, greet patients, schedule visits, and educate patients on oral hygiene.

The ideal candidate has strong communication and empathy, with 1 year of experience preferred. We offer a competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Dental Assisting experience preferred but not required.
• Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists.
• Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs.
• Taking and processing X-rays of patients.
• Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments.
• Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Quick thinking

Willingness to help

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Job description

Location:Andre Dental LouisaOur Dental Assistants and Sterilization Technicians deliver “Best in Class” care to every patient, every day. The ideal candidate for this position is an individual that has a high level of empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a willingness to want to help others. Whether you are an experienced Dental Assistant, or you are motivated to learn more about the dental industry we would like to tell you more.Dental Assisting Job Responsibilities:Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentistsKnowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental termsUnderstanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implantsAssisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needsTaking and processing X-rays of patientsPerform lab tasks as instructedGreeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointmentsAdvising patients on recommended oral hygieneMaintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment proceduresStrong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructionsHandling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practiceQualifications:1 year of Dental Assisting experience preferred but not requiredOutstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethicStrong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patientsDriven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patientsCompensation & Benefits:Hourly rate: $18-$22/hr depending on experiencePaid Vacation & Paid Holidays401k Program: with matching contributionsBenefits: (offered at 30 hours or more)Competitive health, dental, and vision planLife Insurance and Disability InsuranceFlexible SchedulesFLSA Status:Non-ExemptWe are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.Completion of this form is voluntary and will only be used to report on candidate demographics. Nothing contained in this form will be accessible or used in hiring or other employment decisions. Information provided will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file for reporting purposes only.