Sterilization Technician / Dental Assistant

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

Position Overview

Lesan Family Dentistry is seeking a dependable, organized, and team-oriented Sterilization Technician / Dental Assistant to support our clinical team and help maintain an efficient, clean, and patient-ready environment.

Position Overview

Lesan Family Dentistry is seeking a dependable, organized, and team-oriented Sterilization Technician / Dental Assistant to support our clinical team and help maintain an efficient, clean, and patient-ready environment.

This position is ideal for someone with dental assisting experience or previous exposure to a dental setting who enjoys staying organized, supporting a busy clinical team, and helping the day run smoothly.

Schedule

4 days per week

7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Key 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.

Qualifications

• DA I, DA II, or previous dental knowledge and/or experience.
• Familiarity with dental instruments, terminology, and clinical procedures preferred.
• Understanding of sterilization and infection-control procedures preferred.
• 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 wherever needed.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable interacting professionally with patients, doctors, hygienists, and other team members.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who takes pride in keeping the clinical environment organized and prepared. You should be proactive, reliable, attentive to detail, and comfortable jumping in to support the dental team when needed.

If you have dental experience and are looking for an opportunity where you can play an important role in both clinical efficiency and patient care, we encourage you to apply.