What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Sterilization Assistant position at Highland Dental Center?
Looking for a team player who will help keep the office running smoothly. Please have some experience assisting, tearing down, setting up rooms, sterilizing instruments. Ability to polish and take X-rays would be a great plus! We use dentrix and dexis.
Duties:
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures
- Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize dental instruments
- Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-operative care
- Perform basic laboratory tasks such as pouring and trimming models
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records using Dentrix
- Schedule patient appointments and manage the dental office's appointment calendar
- Assist with front desk duties such as answering phone calls, greeting patients, and handling paperwork
Qualifications:
- Completion of an accredited dental assisting program or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of dental anatomy, medical imaging techniques, and medical terminology
- Proficiency in aseptic technique and infection control protocols
- Familiarity with Dentrix or other electronic medical records systems
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
- Current CPR certification is prefered
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $26