Dental Sterilization Tech I Marin

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

Job summary

Clove Dental in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking a Sterilization Technician I to clean, disinfect, package, and sterilize instruments in accordance with infection-control protocols. You will maintain sterilization areas and logs, and support OSHA standards.

Responsibilities include stocking labs and supplies, organizing instrument cassettes, and ensuring rooms are ready for the next patient. You will assist with front-office support as needed and help keep the office clean and compliant with HIPAA

Qualifications

• Adheres to infection-control protocols and OSHA standards.
• Maintains instrument sterilization procedures and records.
• Supports HIPAA and company policies in daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect, package, sterilize, and store dental instruments per protocols.
• Maintain sterilization areas, equipment, logs, and required testing.
• Stock operatories, sterilization areas, and clinical supplies; alert when inventory is low.
• Sterilize instruments and organize cassettes; ensure lab cases are prepared.
• Follow HIPAA, OSHA, infection-control, attendance, dress, name-badge standards.
• Keep operatories and front-office areas clean; turnover rooms between patients.
• Transport instruments and supplies between operatories and sterilization areas.
• Support staff with basic room setup and non-clinical duties; assist with events as needed.

Job description

Sterilization Technician I
Pay Range: $18-$19/hour

Assist Dentist

• Clean, disinfect, package, sterilize, and properly store dental instruments according to Company infection-control protocols.

• Maintain sterilization areas, equipment, logs, and required testing in accordance with OSHA and infection-control standards.

Labs/Supplies

• Stock operatories, sterilization areas, and clinical supplies and notify the appropriate team member when inventory is running low.

• Sterilize instruments and make sure cassettes are organized

• Make sure lab cases in office

Patient Experience

• Follow HIPAA, OSHA, infection-control, attendance, dress, name-badge, and other Company standards.

Office Cleanliness

• Operatories keep organized and clean, Check In / Check Out keep clean, Floors / Lights / Doors (throughout the office)

• Turn over treatment rooms quickly and thoroughly between patients, including disinfecting surfaces and preparing rooms for the next procedure.

• Transport instruments, materials, and supplies between operatories and sterilization while maintaining proper separation of clean and contaminated items.

• Maintain clean and organized clinical, sterilization, laboratory, and supply areas throughout the day.

Leadership

• Answer phones in 2 rings as needed when front office is busy

• Arrive on time and stay until close

• Build schedules to have productive days and be willing to work as needed

• Refer new staff to the recruiting team

• Volunteer for our events, social work, and marketing efforts

• Support dental assistants and providers with basic room setup, breakdown, and non-clinical needs within the permitted scope of the role.

• Support office cleaning, supply organization, and other clinical or operational duties as assigned.