Dental Sterilization Technician - Great Benefits

Specialized Dental Partners; Inver Grove Heights (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Life & disability insurance

Wellness programs

Employee assistance

Job summary

Metropolitan Endodontics is seeking a reliable Dental Sterilization Technician to support our clinical team by ensuring all operatories, instruments and equipment are properly cleaned, sterilized, and prepared for patient care.

This full-time role emphasizes inventory, sterilization, OSHA compliance, and assisting the team with timely instrument preparation across operatories to maintain a safe, efficient dental environment.

Qualifications

• Professional appearance and teamwork are essential.
• Familiarity with HIPAA rules is required.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Sterilize non-instrument items for procedures.
• Take inventory and stock supplies and instruments.
• Sort and store sterilized instruments appropriately.
• Assemble instrument trays per patient care needs.
• Transport trays to operatories as required.
• Follow Universal Precautions for infectious waste.
• Maintain equipment and operatories in clean condition.
• Perform tests and maintenance to meet standards.
• Maintain OSHA daily/weekly/monthly records.
• Assist other team members as needed.
• Make care calls for previous day’s patients if needed.
• Wear protective gear per OSHA guidelines.
• Accept other duties delegated by the doctor.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Professional appearance

Sound judgment

Calm, professional demeanor

Flexibility

Multi-tasking

Ethical conduct

Tools

HIPAA compliance

Job description

Metropolitan Endodontics is seeking a reliable Dental Sterilization Technician to support our clinical team by ensuring all operatories, instruments and equipment are properly cleaned, sterilized, and prepared for patient care.

This full-time role emphasizes inventory, sterilization, OSHA compliance, and assisting the team with timely instrument preparation across operatories to maintain a safe, efficient dental environment.