Patient Access Representative/Dental Sterilization Tech
Lamoille Health Partners•Morrisville, VT
•Onsite
About The Position
Are you looking for a dynamic role that combines welcoming patient care with crucial clinical support? We are seeking a compassionate, organized professional to join our team as a Patient Access Representative / Sterilization Technician. In this dual-function position, you will serve as the friendly face of our clinic—greeting patients, handling registration, and managing scheduling—while also playing a vital role behind the scenes by ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant processing and sterilization of our dental instruments and equipment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a compassionate, patient-centered approach.
- Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work effectively with a diverse patient population.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients warmly, ensuring a positive first impression.
- Handle patient registration, verify insurance eligibility, and assist with sliding fee scale applications.
- Manage multi-provider appointment scheduling, check-in/check-out processes, and co-pay collections.
- Maintain strict HIPAA confidentiality and accurate electronic health records (EHR).
- Receive, clean, package, and sterilize dental instruments using autoclaves and strict safety protocols.
- Perform routine equipment monitoring, biological testing (spore testing), and maintain meticulous logs.
- Assist with operatory turnover, dental unit waterline maintenance, and proper biohazardous waste disposal.
- Monitor sterilization supplies and inventory levels.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Generous time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
