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JAMES P FITZGERALD DMD LLC

Dental Assistant

Somers, CT

$18.25 - $23.75/hr

You handle infection control and sterilization at the optimal level. * You are comfortable at a ... Front desk functions: phones, scheduling software, payment processing - must be willing to train ...

SCA Pharma

IV Compounding Apprentice Level I

Windsor, CT · On-site

$17 - $22/hr

Document work performed at multiple stages in the process. * Participate and assist with line ... Able to don sterile garments, to include a respirator each day, and ensure cleanroom areas and ...

SCA Pharma

IV Compounding Apprentice Level I

Windsor, CT

$17 - $22/hr

Document work performed at multiple stages in the process. * Participate and assist with line ... Able to don sterile garments, to include a respirator each day, and ensure cleanroom areas and ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for sterile processing assistant in Springfield, MA is $26.76, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.42 and $32.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a sterile processing assistant?

As a Sterile Processing Assistant, your daily responsibilities include cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing surgical instruments and medical equipment, assembling instrument trays, and maintaining proper documentation of sterilization processes. You will also be responsible for inspecting instruments for damage and ensuring they are stored correctly before being distributed to various hospital or clinical departments. The role often involves working closely with surgical teams and other healthcare staff to anticipate instrument needs and provide support in a timely manner. This position requires strict adherence to infection control protocols and attention to detail to ensure patient safety. You may work shifts including evenings or weekends, as hospitals and clinics require these services around the clock.

What is a sterile processing assistant?

A Sterile Processing Assistant is responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, and preparing medical instruments and equipment used in healthcare settings. They ensure all tools are properly disinfected, stored, and distributed to various departments to prevent infections and maintain patient safety. Their duties also include monitoring sterilization processes, maintaining inventory, and following strict infection control protocols. This role is essential in hospitals, surgical centers, and other medical facilities to support healthcare professionals in providing safe patient care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a sterile processing assistant, and why are they important?

Sterile Processing Assistants require attention to detail, basic knowledge of infection control procedures, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent; some employers may prefer completion of a sterile processing certification program. Familiarity with sterilization equipment, tracking systems, and compliance with standards like those from AAMI or IAHCSMM is often needed. Strong time management, communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively help individuals excel in fast-paced hospital or clinic settings. These qualifications are vital to ensure the safe preparation and distribution of medical instruments, protecting both staff and patients from potential infections.

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Dental Assistant

JAMES P FITZGERALD DMD LLC

Somers, CT

$18.25 - $23.75/hr

Full-time

PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Dental Assistant — General Practice

Three days per week : Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday ·  Somers, CT  ·  Single-doctor general practice

We are a single-doctor general practice looking to add a second dental assistant to our close-knit team. If you are experienced, skilled, and ready to be part of something — not just fill a chair — this position may be exactly what you have been looking for.

What this job actually is

Three focused days per week. You will work directly alongside the dentist on the full range of general dentistry: restorative, extractions, hygiene support, and more. Our patients are loyal and long-established; they appreciate care that is personal and unhurried.

This role also includes cross-training at the front desk. When the office manager is busy or out, you will answer phones, schedule appointments, take messages, accept payments, and manage voicemail and email. We are a small office. Everyone covers for everyone.

The mindset we are looking for

This one matters as much as clinical skill, so we are going to be direct about it.

We believe dentistry improves lives. A diagnostic X-ray is not an inconvenience — it is how we find what we need to treat. A treatment plan is not a burden on the patient — it is an opportunity to make their mouth, their smile, and their health better than it was before. We are looking for an assistant who shares that view and brings it to every appointment.

We are also looking for someone who sees the whole practice as their responsibility — not just their operatory. That means taking out all the trash, not just your corner. Cleaning up without being asked. When there is a gap between patients, that is time to do something that makes the practice better, not time to check out early.

Who thrives here

•      You have solid chairside experience and take X-rays with confidence, not apology.

•      You are reliable. When you are here, you are fully here.

•      You handle infection control and sterilization at the optimal level.

•      You are comfortable at a front desk — phones, scheduling, payments, and patient communication do not intimidate you.

•      You take pride in a clean, well-run office and contribute to it without being asked.

•      You are pleasant and adaptable

•      You want a sustainable three-day schedule — and you use the time you are here well.

•      You are comfortable at a front desk – phones, scheduling, payments, and patient communication does not intimidate you – willing to train

What we offer

•      Competitive pay above going rate — we pay well because we want someone who plans to stay.

•      Paid time off — 6 days PTO plus paid holidays.

•      Continuing education — we support your license and your growth.

•      Consistent schedule — same three days every week. No surprises.

•      A practice where your work matters — in a small office, you are not a number.

Requirements

•      Minimum 1 years of chairside dental assisting experience

•      Front desk functions: phones, scheduling software, payment processing – must be willing to train

•      X-ray certification Required

•      Ice Certification Required

•      BLS/CPR

•      References that speak to both reliability and clinical skill

To apply

Please email your resume and a brief note about why a three-day practice appeals to you to info@jamespfitzgeralddmd.com  We read every application.