Dental Assistant

Join a Leading Dental Organization & Elevate Your Career as a Sterilization Technician!

Affinity Dental Management, a premier dentist-run dental organization, provides comprehensive practice management and administrative support services to practices throughout the northeast United States. Our mission is to empower dental professionals, enhance patient care, and stay at the cutting edge of dental medicine.

We're looking for a seasoned Dental Assistant who is driven, patient-centric, and a brand ambassador for our practice in Brattleboro, VT. The ideal candidate will have experience in the dental field, be patient-centric, and act as a brand ambassador for our practice. Your responsibilities will include preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; delivering procedures and protocols compliantly; and contributing to a safe, comforting, and welcoming exam room atmosphere.

Why Join Affinity Dental Management?

• Pay Rate: $23-24/hour

• Comprehensive Health Benefits Package: medical vision dental 401K life insurance disability

• Generous Paid Time Off: 3 weeks holidays

• Continuing Education (CE) Credits

• Ample Opportunities for Career Growth

Location:

Dental Health

1046 Western Ave Suite 1

Brattleboro, VT 05301

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure proper disinfection and sterilization of instruments, contributing to clinical efficiency.

• Set up and clean exam or surgery areas, ensuring sanitary conditions

• Utilize medical disinfecting procedures to sterilize all necessary equipment and document the cleaning process

• Maintain, clean, and order the sterilization room, ensuring proper tray setups and arrangement of instrument cassettes

• Utilize sterilization equipment such as autoclaves effectively

• Monitor operatory supplies and maintain an adequate inventory

• Handle impressions, pour them up in plaster, and ensure proper labeling and documentation.

• Collaborate with clinical staff to facilitate seamless patient care

• Comply with confidentiality, state, federal, and HIPAA laws regarding patient records

• Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to prevent cross-contamination

• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

• Diploma or certificate from an approved Dental Assistant program as accredited by CODA

• Current VT Dental Assistant license or VT DANB CDA, ICE & RHS Certifications (depending on state requirements)

• CPR Certification

• Certified in Cranial and Corneal Polish (a plus)

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a dental office (required)

Interview Process:

1 virtual interview followed by an in-person interview.

Affinity Dental Management is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information or other characteristics protected by law.

Ready to make a difference in the lives of patients? Apply today!

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