Clinical Support & Sterilization Technician

Moorehead Dentistry; Batavia Township (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Moorehead Dentistry in Batavia, OH seeks a Clinical Support & Sterilization Technician to join our clinical team and support sterile processing, operatories turnover, and instrument handling with precision.

You will grow into chairside assistance and help deliver outstanding patient experiences under mentorship, contributing to a fast-paced, patient-centric dental office environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; willingness to train the right person.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality in clinical support.
• Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced dental environment.
• Positive attitude, team-first mindset with readiness to learn.
• Experience with dental software is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Sterilize, disinfect, and package dental instruments per protocols.
• Turn over operatories and prepare rooms for patients.
• Organize and restock treatment rooms and supplies.
• Monitor equipment, perform biological testing, and document results.
• Assist with inventory management and communicate needs.
• Support efficient patient flow and anticipate team needs.
• Learn chairside assisting through hands-on training.
• Provide chairside support as skills develop.
• Maintain a clean, organized clinical environment.
• Follow Moorehead Dentistry policies and service standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

Willing to learn

Stamina to stand long hours

Open Dental familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Open Dental

Job description

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Chairside/Assistant Full Time Manual Labor Batavia, OH, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1022

Salary Range: $16.00 To $20.00 Annually

Do you believe excellence is found in the details? Are you someone who enjoys creating order, serving others, and learning new skills? Do you find fulfillment in helping a team succeed, even when you’re working behind the scenes?

If this sounds like you, we are looking for a Clinical Support & Sterilization Technician to join our team and play an essential role in creating a safe, efficient, and exceptional experience for every patient we serve.

About the Position

As a Clinical Support & Sterilization Technician, you’ll be an integral member of our clinical team. You’ll begin by mastering sterilization, infection prevention, operatory turnover, and clinical organization—the foundation of outstanding patient care. As you grow in the role, you’ll have opportunities to expand your skills by learning chairside support, assisting with patient care, and becoming an even greater resource to our doctors and dental assistants.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys serving others, values excellence, loves learning, and wants to build a career in dentistry. Every instrument you prepare, every room you organize, and every teammate you support contributes directly to providing our patients with an exceptional experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect, inspect, package, sterilize, and store dental instruments according to OSHA, CDC, and Moorehead Dentistry infection control protocols.
• Prepare, clean, and turn over operatories to ensure they are ready for each patient.
• Organize and restock treatment rooms, clinical supplies, and instrument trays.
• Monitor sterilization equipment, biological testing, and documentation for compliance.
• Assist with inventory management and communicate supply needs.
• Support efficient patient flow by anticipating clinical team needs.
• Learn chairside assisting responsibilities through hands-on training and mentorship.
• Provide chairside support as skills and competency develop.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional clinical environment.
• Follow and demonstrate commitment to Moorehead Dentistry values, policies, professional expectations, clinical service excellence, and outstanding patient service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Dental experience is not required—we are willing to train the right individual with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• A desire to learn and grow in the dental profession.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Positive attitude with a servant heart and team-first mindset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and eager to receive coaching and feedback.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Experience with Open Dental or other dental software is a plus but not required.

This is a non-exempt position with an hourly range of $16 - $20 per hour. Moorehead Dentistry offers competitive pay rates aligned with experience and skills. This position will work out of the Batavia, Ohio, office. Hours for this role are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 7:45am-5:15pm, Wednesday 7:45am – 4:15pm, Friday, 7:45am – 3:15pm. This position could be full-time or divided into two part-time roles.

Why Join Moorehead Dentistry?

We believe in developing people, not just filling positions. This role offers an opportunity to build foundational clinical skills while working alongside an experienced team committed to mentoring, encouraging, and helping one another grow. If you’re looking for more than just a job—and want a place where you can make a difference while building a career,we’d love to meet you.