Sterilization Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401k Program with matching

Health, dental, and vision plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Schedules

Job summary

Guardian Dentistry Partners in Louisa, VA is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team. You will prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments, assist dentists during procedures, take X-rays, and help with patient education and records.

We value empathy, professionalism, and teamwork. The role offers competitive hourly pay, paid time off, a 401k with matching contributions, and comprehensive health benefits; flexible schedules available for qualified staff.

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 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 assisting with payment procedures.
• Strong communications skills to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions.
• Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice.

Skills

Dental Assisting

Excellent communication

Team player

Empathy and professionalism

Self-motivated

Job description

Location:

Andre Dental Louisa

Our 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 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

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

Compensation & Benefits:

• Hourly rate: $18-$22/hr depending on experience
• Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays
• 401k Program: with matching contributions
• Benefits: (offered at 30 hours or more)
• Competitive health, dental, and vision plan
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Schedules

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

We 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.

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