Dental Instrument Sterilization Specialist I

Clove Dental; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Clove Dental in Oxnard, CA is seeking a Sterilization Technician I to ensure instruments are cleaned, disinfected, sterilized, and properly stored in accordance with infection-control protocols.

This entry-level role supports dentists by maintaining sterilization areas, stocking supplies, and preparing rooms between patients while adhering to OSHA and HIPAA standards.

Candidates should be reliable, punctual, and capable of working as part of a team in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Clean, disinfect, package, sterilize, and store dental instruments according to infection-control protocols.
• Maintain sterilization areas, equipment, logs, and required testing in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Stock operatories, sterilization areas, and clinical supplies; notify team when inventory is running low.
• Sterilize instruments and ensure cassette organization.
• Follow HIPAA/OSHA infection-control, attendance, dress, name-badge, and other Company standards.
• Turn over treatment rooms quickly and thoroughly between patients, including disinfecting surfaces.
• Transport instruments, materials, and supplies between operatories and sterilization while maintaining clean/contaminated separation.
• Maintain clean and organized clinical, sterilization, laboratory, and supply areas throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Sterilize, package, and store instruments for use in procedures.
• Maintain sterilization areas, logs, and inventory accuracy.
• Prepare rooms between patients and assist with basic non-clinical tasks as needed.

Job description

Clove Dental in Oxnard, CA is seeking a Sterilization Technician I to ensure instruments are cleaned, disinfected, sterilized, and properly stored in accordance with infection-control protocols.

This entry-level role supports dentists by maintaining sterilization areas, stocking supplies, and preparing rooms between patients while adhering to OSHA and HIPAA standards.

Candidates should be reliable, punctual, and capable of working as part of a team in a fast-paced clinical environment.