Dental Sterilization Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Klement Family Dental is growing and looking for Dental Sterilization Technicians to grow with us! Part-time and full-time positions are available!

As a Dental Sterilization Technician with Klement Family Dental, based on your skill level, you could earn $17.00-$18.00 in base pay while also earning additional incentives and bonuses. We also offer a very competitive benefits package!

We are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our patients through commitment, teamwork, and continuous learning—and we deliver on that promise every day. We are proud to have been named a Top Workplace by the Tampa Bay Times nine years running, and we credit that to our amazing team.

Want to learn more about Klement Family Dental and our amazing team? Check out our Office Culture Video!

This awesome opportunity offers:

• Competitive salary

• Opportunities for weekly and monthly bonuses

• Full-time and part-time hours

• Generous pay differential for working Saturdays as needed (7:40 a.m.–2:15 p.m.)

• Health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, and an employer-matched 401(k)

• Free dental care after 90 days

• An established and growing multi-doctor practice

• Doctor-owner on-site

• Training and mentorship

• A busy, fun, fast-paced environment

• Interactive team-building meetings once a month

• A friendly and supportive staff

• Up-to-date technology and two modern, beautiful facilities

Responsibilities:

• Receive, clean, and inspect dental instruments

• Remove debris and cement from instruments

• Inspect instruments for damage, rust, corrosion, or malfunction

• Clean and lubricate handpieces

• Sharpen instruments as needed

• Rinse, sort, package, and sterilize instruments

• Properly load instruments into autoclaves

• Maintain and care for sterilization equipment, including autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners, and handpiece cleaning and lubrication systems

• Prepare trays with the correct instruments, disposable materials, and supplies for scheduled procedures

• Assist with operatory turnover, disinfection, and room setup

• Restock operatories, sterilization, hygiene, laboratory, and clinical support areas

• Keep the laboratory clean, organized, and stocked

• Monitor supply levels and pull inventory tags when items are running low

• Put away and restock supplies

• Promptly communicate shortages or missing instruments and supplies

• Perform preventive maintenance on handpieces, autoclaves, evacuation systems, and suction traps

• Keep clinical areas clean and organized

• Take out trash daily and complete clinical laundry

• Support the clinical team to help maintain efficient patient flow

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Previous dental sterilization or dental office experience preferred, but not required

• Knowledge of infection control and sterilization procedures is a plus

• Friendly and outgoing personality

• Driven and growth-oriented

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

• Fulfillment in caring for and serving others

If you meet our requirements, have a positive and friendly attitude, and are looking for a career—not just another job—we invite you to apply today!

Klement Family Dental is an equal opportunity employer. All hires are contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check, reference check, and drug screening. Klement Family Dental is a drug-free work environment.