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American Dental Care

Dental Assistant/ Sterilization Assistant

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A Dental Assistant assists dentists in caring for patient's teeth. Helps patients get ready for treatment; prepares equipment and supplies. May perform some dental procedures under the direction of a dentist, such as fluoride application, if allowed under state regulations. Works in dental offices.

$48,021 / year median in Delaware

+34% projected growth

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Job Description

We are an established private practice in Dover, Delaware seeking a full time dental Sterilization Assistant to join our dental family. •Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for the cleaning and orderliness of the sterilization room and all tray set-ups Major Duties Maintain sterilizers Place all disinfected instruments in sterilization area Place new instrument set-ups on trays (mirror, explorer, syringe, gauze, etc.) All instrument cassettes should be properly stocked and arranged Sterilize hand pieces and wipe air water syringes clean Continuous monitoring of operatory supplies Set-up materials/instruments necessary once a patient is seated (a list will be provided with the appropriate set-ups) Inform Chairside Dental Assistant and/or Provider of patient and procedure Assist with clerical duties when required Inform Clinical Coordinator or Office Manager of instrument and equipment malfunctions Monitor Medical Waste Labels all containers, bottles and drawers Assists Office Manager when necessary performing other assigned duties Shares maintenance duties when and where able We provide a competitive salary and benefits. Let us know if this is you! American Dental Care encourages workplace diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Full-time