Description

Alabama Oral and Facial Surgery is looking for a skilled and committed Sterilization Assistant to join our team and assist us in delivering exceptional care to our patients in our Pell City location. This team member will be responsible for assisting in preparing trays and setting up for all procedures. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Process dental instruments and patient care items through the sterilization process safely and efficiently.
• Maintain sterilization equipment, following manufacture maintenance guidelines and intervals.
• Turn over operatories, transporting dirty instruments to the sterilization area for processing.
• Set up treatment rooms for the next patient procedure.
• Provide customer service support to patients by escorting them to and from the treatment room as needed.
• Expose digital images (as allowed by state guidelines and certificates).
• Assist doctor during the clinical examination.
• Record exam notes and treatment plans as needed.
• Transition exam information to the front office staff for scheduling purposes, as needed.
• Performs other related duties and projects as necessary or assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in a dental office preferred.
• Knowledge of dental procedures and instruments.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for providing exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.