Dental Sterilization Technician

Finger Lakes Dental; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and incentives

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time off

401k with company match

Professional development

State-of-the-art equipment

Growth-oriented environment

Job summary

Finger Lakes Dental is seeking a dependable Sterilization Technician to maintain the sterilization area, clean and sterilize instruments, and support doctors and assistants to keep patient care on schedule.

You will manage inventory, operate sterilization equipment (Statim, autoclaves, Miele), and ensure rooms are prepared for treatments with a focus on safety and cleanliness. This role offers a stable, team-oriented environment in Rochester.

Qualifications

• Reliable and consistently on time.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Friendly, helpful, and professional.
• A strong communicator with both patients and team members.
• A team player who works well with others.
• Proactive and able to anticipate the needs of the schedule.
• Passionate about their work and maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize all instruments and equipment.
• Maintain sterilization equipment (statim, autoclaves, Miele) and coordinate service when needed.
• Perform handpiece cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance (including repairs).
• Stock operatories and ensure rooms are prepared and turned over efficiently.
• Break down and assist in cleaning treatment rooms.
• Manage and organize inventory, including proper use of tag systems.
• Monitor stock levels, expiration dates, and supply organization.
• Wrap cassettes, bag instruments, and distribute sterilized items.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the sterilization area.
• Monitor sharps containers and biohazard waste.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks (e.g., suction lines, bio strips, deep cleaning).
• Assist with seating patients and supporting clinical flow when needed.
• Ensure laundry is completed and supplies (water bottles, syringes, etc.) are fully stocked.

Skills

Reliable

Organized

Friendly

Strong communicator

Team player

Proactive

Passionate

Tools

Statim

Autoclaves

Miele

Job description

We’re looking for a dependable, organized, and motivated Sterilization Technician to join our team! This role is essential to keeping our clinical operations running smoothly and ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and efficiency throughout our office.

If you take pride in staying organized, enjoy supporting a team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to meet you.

About The Role

As a Sterilization Technician, you’ll be responsible for maintaining the sterilization area, ensuring all instruments and equipment are properly cleaned, sterilized, and organized. You’ll play a key role in supporting our doctors and assistants so that patient care stays on schedule and runs seamlessly.

What We’re Looking For Our Ideal Candidate Is

• Reliable and consistently on time


• Highly organized and detail-oriented


• Friendly, helpful, and professional


• A strong communicator with both patients and team members


• A team player who works well with others


• Proactive and able to anticipate the needs of the schedule


• Passionate about their work and maintaining high standards

Key Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize all instruments and equipment


• Maintain sterilization equipment (statim, autoclaves, Miele) and coordinate service when needed


• Perform handpiece cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance (including repairs)


• Stock operatories and ensure rooms are prepared and turned over efficiently


• Break down and assist in cleaning treatment rooms


• Manage and organize inventory, including proper use of tag systems


• Monitor stock levels, expiration dates, and supply organization


• Wrap cassettes, bag instruments, and distribute sterilized items


• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the sterilization area


• Monitor sharps containers and biohazard waste


• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks (e.g., suction lines, bio strips, deep cleaning)


• Assist with seating patients and supporting clinical flow when needed


• Ensure laundry is completed and supplies (water bottles, syringes, etc.) are fully stocked

What We Offer

• Competitive pay with opportunities for performance-based incentives & profit sharing


• Comprehensive Insurance package
  
  
  
  • Medical Insurance and HSA (if enrolled in high deductible plan)
  
  
  • Dental Insurance
  
  
  • Vision Insurance
  
  
  
  


• Paid Time off and paid holidays


• 401k with company match


• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education


• Access to state-of-the-art equipment and latest dental technology


• A supportive and growth-oriented work environment

Hourly Pay Range

$18.00 to $22.00 per hour (based on experience)

A Smile To Grow With Sterilization Tech Scheduled Hours

• Monday 7:15am – 4:30pm


• Tuesday 7:15am – 4:30pm


• Wednesday 7:15am – 4:30pm


• Thursday 7:15am – 1:30pm


• Friday Office Closed