Sterilization Technician

Elite Root Canal Specialties; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental clinic is seeking a Sterilization Technician to enhance patient care and office efficiency. This role involves managing dental instruments, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and providing outstanding customer service. Candidates should be organized, skilled, and have a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Skilled in patient care and sterilization techniques.
• Must be well-organized, reliable, and able to follow dental regulations.
• Attention to detail is critical for meeting safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and prepare them for treatments.
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations.
• Keep the dental room clean and stocked.

Skills

Knowledge of dental instruments

Understanding of health & safety regulations

Good computer skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Well-organized

Reliable

Education

High school diploma

Job description

We are looking for a sterilization technician who will assist the dental assistant in making the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for our patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift basic dental tasks off the dentist and dental assistant's shoulders. Sterilization technicians should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Welcome customers to the dental office.
• Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort.
• Select and set up instruments, equipment, and materials needed.
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations.
• Provide post-operative care instructions.
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked.

Skills:

• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.
• Understanding of health & safety regulations.
• Good computer skills.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Well-organized and reliable.
• High school diploma.