Dental Instrument Sterilization Technician

About CHCRR; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings account option

403(b) retirement plan with employer 1

Wellness program

Generous time off

Job summary

Community Health is a primary care network serving Rutland and southern Addison counties. The Dental Sterilization Assistant supports dentists and assistants by sterilizing instruments, restocking supplies, and maintaining sterile workflows to ensure high-quality patient care.

This role requires attention to infection control, ability to follow directions, and helps optimize patient flow by preparing operatory setups for procedures and assisting with lab tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior sterilization experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Properly sterilize all dental instruments and equipment per policy.
• Restock and maintain inventory of dental supplies and instruments.
• Maintain order and cleanliness in the dental lab and sterilization area.
• Perform weekly/monthly maintenance of Autoclave and Statim.
• Enter patient data and dental chart information into Dentrix accurately.

Skills

Sterilization

Instrument handling

Inventory control

Patient flow

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Community Health is a primary care network serving Rutland and southern Addison counties. The Dental Sterilization Assistant supports dentists and assistants by sterilizing instruments, restocking supplies, and maintaining sterile workflows to ensure high-quality patient care.

This role requires attention to infection control, ability to follow directions, and helps optimize patient flow by preparing operatory setups for procedures and assisting with lab tasks as needed.