Dental Sterilization Technician — Precision & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives and profit sharing

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401k with company match

Professional development

Job summary

Finger Lakes Dental is seeking a dependable Sterilization Technician to keep the sterilization area clean, organized, and efficient. You will support doctors and assistants by ensuring instruments are properly cleaned, sterilized, and stocked for patient care.

The ideal candidate is reliable, highly organized, and a team player who communicates well with patients and staff. This role offers a collaborative, fast-paced dental office environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Friendly, helpful, and professional
• Strong communicator with patients and team
• Team player who collaborates well
• Proactive and able to anticipate schedule needs
• Passionate about high standards of sterilization

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.
• 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.
• Assist with seating patients and supporting clinical flow when needed.
• Ensure laundry is completed and supplies are stocked

Skills

Reliability

Organization

Detail-oriented

Communication

Team player

Proactive

Patient-focused

Tools

Statim autoclave

Miele sterilizer

Job description

Finger Lakes Dental is seeking a dependable Sterilization Technician to keep the sterilization area clean, organized, and efficient. You will support doctors and assistants by ensuring instruments are properly cleaned, sterilized, and stocked for patient care.

The ideal candidate is reliable, highly organized, and a team player who communicates well with patients and staff. This role offers a collaborative, fast-paced dental office environment with opportunities for growth.