Dental Sterilization Technician

Team Perio; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance after 30 days

401(k) employer contribution

Vacation (accrued)

Sick pay

Paid holidays

Medical, vision, dental available

Job summary

Team Perio is hiring a Sterilization Technician in California. This full-time, on-site role supports the dental surgery practice by preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, and coordinating patient flow to ensure a smooth experience for patients.

Wage ranges from $18 to $20 per hour, DOE. Benefits include health insurance after 30 days, 401(k) employer contribution, and vacation and sick pay. Training in required certifications will be provided.

Qualifications

• Willing to train; dental/medical setting experience is a plus.
• High school diploma required.
• Must communicate clearly with patients and team members.
• Demonstrates professionalism and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms for surgery and ensure safety and quality.
• Set up, decontaminate, sterilize instruments, clean and restock equipment.
• Order supplies as needed and manage waste disposal.
• Take radiographic images as prescribed (after proper certification provided).
• Maintain patient comfort and coordinate patient flow with team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Positivity and energy

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Team Perio is growing, and we are looking for awesome people to join our team. Our practices are owned by one doctor and managed by a team of people united by the goal of helping as many patients as possible experience dental surgery in a positive way. We pride ourselves on maintaining a healthy office culture with competitive pay and benefits.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing excellent patient experiences and work well within a team. This is a full-time position with benefits.

Responsibilities of Sterilization Technician

• Prepare all treatment rooms for safe, predictable, and high-quality surgery for patients
• Treatment room set-up, decontamination, sterilization of all instruments, cleaning, and restocking
• Order supplies
• Break down and dispose of supply cardboard boxes, as needed
• Take radiographic images as prescribed by the doctor (after proper certification, which we will provide)
• Maintain awareness of the comfort and safety needs of patients
• Communicate with other essential team members to coordinate patient flow and comfort
• Maintain a clean and organized work area

Requirements of Sterilization Technician

• We are more interested in finding the right candidate and are willing to train, but experience in a dental or medical office setting is a plus
• High school diploma
• Sustained positivity and energy throughout the day
• Communicates clearly with patients and all team members
• Attention to detail
• Professionalism

Compensation and Benefits

• Wage: $18–$20 per hour DOE
• 90-day review and wage assessment, with potential for increase
• 36–40 hour work week
• Health insurance benefit after 30 days; all other benefits eligible after the 90-day probation period
• 40 hours of vacation (accrued annually), doubling at year 3 of service
• 5 days of sick pay per year
• 5 paid holidays
• Medical, vision, and dental available
• 401(k) employer contribution

We believe that all patients deserve to experience a better life by having their mouths restored to ideal health. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we want to meet you.