What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterilization Technician position at Triangle Family Dentistry?
About the Practice
Triangle Family Dentistry in Apex is looking for a motivated and friendly candidate to add to our team. If those qualifications describe you, then you may have just found your forever dental home. Our office is brand new with state of the art technology. We thrive on providing the best patient care while building lifelong relationships with the team as well as our patients. We believe in maintaining a low-stress environment, and getting out on time to see our families. If that sounds good to you, no need to look any further -- come and join a winning team of dental professionals!
Responsibilities
The Sterilization Technician performs sterilization according to OSHA standards, infection control, organization, inventory of supplies and back up seating of patients.
- Sterilize and disinfect dental instruments using ADA protocols.
- Prepare trays with standard dental equipment to ensure effective patient turnover.
- Observe and maintain all OSHA guidelines and standards.
- Responsible for all dental instruments being cleaned, stored and sterilized using autoclave.
- Operating, monitoring and cleaning of sterilization equipment.
- Perform daily and weekly infection control test to ensure optimum sterility.
- Periodontal charting for hygiene, as needed.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Dental assistant certification where required.
- Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS and infection control training as required by law.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to establish a rapport with patient.
- Proficiency with computer software.
Benefits Offered
In return for providing an excellent patient experience, we offer a great benefits package to include health and dental benefits, 401(k), holiday pay and paid time off.
Requisition Number
2025-14680
