Sterilization Assistant

Wilmington Holistic Dentistry; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Scrub allowance

Health Insurance Reimbursement Plan

Dental discount

Bonus system

Simple IRA Retirement Matching

Job summary

Wilmington Holistic Dentistry in Wilmington, NC is seeking a reliable Sterilization Assistant to support a private practice focused on personalized, high-quality care.

You’ll sterilize instruments per OSHA/CDC guidelines, maintain processing areas, restock operatories, and assist the team to ensure smooth patient flow.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a dental/healthcare setting (sterilization or dental assisting experience preferred).
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Commitment to safety, cleanliness, and teamwork.
• Current CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize dental instruments and equipment according to OSHA and CDC guidelines.
• Maintain and organize sterilization and instrument processing areas.
• Monitor and document sterilization cycles.
• Restock operatories with sterilized instruments and supplies.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe clinical environment.
• Support dental assistants and providers to ensure efficient patient flow.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

CPR certification

Tools

Dentrix

Romexis

Planmeca

Job description

Sterilization Assistant Needed for a Positive and Relaxed Private Dental Practice.

We are a privately owned dental practice focused on personalized, high-quality care and a positive, relaxed environment. Our team is dedicated to making dentistry healthy, pleasant, and comfortable for every patient. We are looking for a reliable and committed Sterilization Assistant to support our team and help maintain our high standards of safety and cleanliness.

About the Role:

The Sterilization Assistant will play a key role in ensuring our instruments, operatories, and equipment meet the highest standards of infection control. You’ll work closely with our dental team to keep the clinical area running smoothly, organized, and fully stocked.

Responsibilities:

• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize dental instruments and equipment according to OSHA and CDC guidelines.
• Maintain and organize sterilization and instrument processing areas.
• Monitor and document sterilization cycles.
• Restock operatories with sterilized instruments and supplies.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe clinical environment.
• Support dental assistants and providers to ensure efficient patient flow.

Successful Candidate Must Have:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a dental or healthcare setting (sterilization or dental assisting experience preferred)
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Commitment to safety, cleanliness, and teamwork.
• Current CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Dentrix or similar dental software.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization protocols.
• Experience with digital imaging systems (Romexis, Planmeca, etc.)
• Interest or experience in the biological dental field.

Compensation & Schedule:

• Monday to Thursday, 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM (patients seen 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM)
• Excellent work/life balance.

Benefits Include:

• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Scrub allowance.
• Health Insurance Reimbursement Plan.
• Dental discount.
• Bonus system.
• Simple IRA Retirement Matching.

If you’re enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and ready to be part of a supportive team that values excellence and patient care, we’d love to hear from you!