Dental Instrument Sterilization Technician

Midwestern University; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Wellness facility

Job summary

Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ, is seeking a Sterilization Assistant to support dental clinic operations. You will handle instrument sterilization, inventory control, and infection-control procedures, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety across the Dental Institute clinics.

The role requires attention to detail, collaboration with faculty and students, and flexibility to shifts. Experience in a sterilization setting and familiarity with OSHA guidelines are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years in a sterilization department or dental office preferred.
• Experience with sterilization equipment and instrument packaging.
• Familiarity with OSHA guidelines and infection control protocols.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Disinfect mobile carts for instrument transport between shifts.
• Maintain inventory data to ensure clinic supplies.
• Assist with data entry for clinic supplies.
• Generate reorder lists and stock clinical materials.
• Operate sterilization equipment (autoclaves, washers, ultrasonic cleaners).
• Perform weekly maintenance on equipment and daily Bowie-Dick testing.
• Train staff and students on sterilization and infection control.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Professional demeanor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Dental Software

Job description

Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ, is seeking a Sterilization Assistant to support dental clinic operations. You will handle instrument sterilization, inventory control, and infection-control procedures, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety across the Dental Institute clinics.

The role requires attention to detail, collaboration with faculty and students, and flexibility to shifts. Experience in a sterilization setting and familiarity with OSHA guidelines are preferred.