Dental Instrument Sterilization Specialist

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Dental Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, process and sterilize supplies for hospital and clinics within UCSF. The role supports the Predoctoral Clinic and Dispensary operations while ensuring EH&S compliance.

The technician will manage inventory, prepare dental materials, and assist in distribution to satellite clinics. The position requires attention to detail and familiarity with sterilization protocols.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and one year of appropriate experience such as, but not limited to, dental assistant or sterilization of dental instrumentation.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions, written and verbal.
• Knowledge of dental terminology.
• Ability to work with electronic inventory systems, computers, cameras, and related equipment.
• Ability to multitask.
• Advanced interpersonal skills. Skills to work collaboratively; coordinate and integrate with others.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff verbally and in writing.
• Detail oriented.
• Prioritization skills.
• Sterilization Certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the administrative office under supervision.
• Interact with university officials, faculty, staff, and external representatives.
• Assist in preparing and coordinating Federal and non-federal grant applications from submission to progress reports.
• Prepare and track purchasing and payment authorizations.
• Dispense dental materials and equipment with proper control.
• Use the A*Star system for inventory control and barcode creation.
• Create and review tardy reports in the A*Star system and assist students in locating missing items.
• Prepare and process contaminated instruments through washing and sterilization equipment.
• Maintain dental instruments; sort and process according to sterilization protocols.
• Follow manufacturer guidelines for monitoring and recording biological indicator testing.
• Maintain sterilization logs and instrument distribution records.
• Ensure proper operating cycles for washing machines and autoclaves.
• Work periodic weekend special events hosted by the School of Dentistry.
• Distribute sterile instruments into student lockers.
• Collect contaminated instruments from clinics.
• Perform weekly and monthly sterilization equipment maintenance and cleaning.

Skills

Read & follow instructions

Dental terminology

Electronic inventory systems

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Sterilization certification

Education

High school diploma

Tools

A*Star inventory system

Barcode creation

Job description

UCSF Dental Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to decontaminate, clean, process and sterilize supplies for hospital and clinics within UCSF. The role supports the Predoctoral Clinic and Dispensary operations while ensuring EH&S compliance.

The technician will manage inventory, prepare dental materials, and assist in distribution to satellite clinics. The position requires attention to detail and familiarity with sterilization protocols.