Dental Assistant- Sterilization and Hygiene

Dublin Dental Team is seeking a reliable and detailed oriented Sterilization and Hygiene Dental Assistant to join our team. This entry level position is ideal for someone interested in starting a career in the dental field. The Sterilization and Hygiene Dental Assistant plays a key role in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient environment for our patients and clinical team. In addition to This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and contribute to our patients' oral health and well-being.

General Responsibilities (not limited to):

• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize dental instruments and equipment according to established protocols
• Maintain proper organization and inventory of sterilized instruments and materials
• Prepare operatories between patients, ensuring all areas are properly disinfected and restocked
• Operate and maintain autoclaves and other sterilization equipment
• Monitor and log sterilization cycles for quality assurance and compliance
• Assist clinical team with setup and breakdown of treatment rooms as needed
• Follow OSHA, CDC, and infection control guidelines always
• Support back-office flow and assist with minor clinical duties as assigned
• Communicate effectively with team members and patients.
• Take diagnostic digital radiographs (x-ray)
• Assisting Hygienists and Doctors with charting as needed .
• Ability to keep up and adapt to a fast-paced work environment.
• Comfortable working in a sterile environment and maintaining a high standard of sanitization.
• Ability to learn Dental Software or have previous knowledge.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Dental X-ray Certification
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively

Benefits:

• Dental benefit incl. immediate family
• Health Insurance and 401k
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• No weekends