Traveling Sterilization Technician - School-Based Support

Capitol Dental Care; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Medical and pharmacy coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

6 Paid holidays

2 Paid floating holidays

PTO 80 hours/year

401k plan and deferred compensation

Job summary

Capitol Dental Care is seeking a Traveling Sterilization & Clinical Support Technician to accompany an Expanded Practice Dental Hygienist (EPDH) to schools. You will help prepare each site, maintain sterilization standards, and ensure smooth patient flow in a mobile clinic setting.

Ideal candidates enjoy working with children, are dependable and organized, and can travel to multiple school locations. The role offers full-time hours and a comprehensive benefits package as described in the posting.

Qualifications

• Interest in working with children and community-based healthcare
• Ability to travel to school locations with reliable transportation
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Commitment to infection control and patient safety
• Ability to transport, set up, and break down portable dental equipment

Responsibilities

• Travel with and support an EPDH delivering dental services at schools
• Assist with transporting, setting up, breaking down, and organizing portable equipment and supplies
• Prepare treatment areas and reset between patients
• Disinfect, sterilize, and properly store instruments and equipment
• Follow infection-control, OSHA, HIPAA, and safety protocols
• Help maintain efficient patient flow in the school program
• Provide a welcoming experience for children receiving care
• Coordinate with school personnel to support daily schedule
• Monitor and maintain supplies and arrange equipment as needed
• Support documentation and administrative activities for school-based services

Skills

Dependable

Organized

Flexible

Independent work

Communication

Job description

Capitol Dental Care is seeking a Traveling Sterilization & Clinical Support Technician to accompany an Expanded Practice Dental Hygienist (EPDH) to schools. You will help prepare each site, maintain sterilization standards, and ensure smooth patient flow in a mobile clinic setting.

Ideal candidates enjoy working with children, are dependable and organized, and can travel to multiple school locations. The role offers full-time hours and a comprehensive benefits package as described in the posting.