What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Sterilization Technician position at Dental Care Alliance?
Overview
Lakeview Dental Center, located in Chandler, AZ, is seeking a dedicated Dental Sterilization Technician / Dental Hygiene Assistant (X-ray Certified Preferred) to join our team.
If you are looking for a fun and rewarding career in a supportive dental practice, we would love to meet you. Our team is committed to providing quality patient care in a positive and professional environment.
Responsibilities:
- Perform duties of both a Dental Sterilization Technician and Dental Assistant
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the laboratory and operatories
- Properly disinfect and sterilize all instruments
- Prepare and set up instrument trays (mirror, explorer, syringe, gauze, etc.)
- Sterilize handpieces and clean air/water syringes
- Monitor and restock operatory supplies
- Pour and trim dental models
- Assist with patient seating and treatment room setup
- Take and develop dental X-rays (FMX, BWX)
- Ensure cases are ready for pickup
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Ability to perform both sterilization and dental assistant duties
- Experience taking dental X-rays (FMX and BWX) required
- Knowledge of dental office practices and equipment
- Up to 1 year of dental office experience OR related classroom training (biology, chemistry, health, or dental assisting coursework)
- Experience with room turnover and instrument sterilization preferred
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols
- Ability to work effectively with team members and the public
We offer opportunities that promote professional, personal, and financial growth. Competitive wages, great benefits, ongoing professional development, and advancement opportunities are just a few reasons to join Lakeview Dental Center.
If you are dependable, detail-oriented, and enjoy working in a team-focused environment, we encourage you to apply today.
Legal Disclaimer:We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. All benefits are subject to potential vesting and eligibility requirements. The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.