Dental Sterilization Tech II Santa Monica and Beverly Hills

Job Description

Job Description

Sterilization Technician I–II

Clove Dental | $18–$21 per hour

Build Your Career in Dentistry With Clove Dental

Looking for more than just a job? We're looking for people who want to grow.

At Clove Dental, we believe a great career starts with the right opportunity.

As our dental organization continues to expand, we're looking for dedicated and motivated individuals to join our clinical team as Sterilization Technicians I & II .

Whether you're starting your journey in dentistry or looking to take the next step in your career, we offer an environment where you can develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and work toward your professional goals.

We don't just hire for today. We invest in people who want to build a future with us.

Why Choose Clove Dental?

Career Growth & Development

We believe in promoting professional growth and creating opportunities for our team members to advance. Whether your goal is to gain more clinical experience, develop additional skills, or eventually become a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), we want to help you work toward that next step.

Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities

Planning to continue your education or pursue your RDA certification?

Clove Dental offers tuition reimbursement opportunities to eligible employees who want to further their education and develop their careers in dentistry.

Tuition reimbursement is subject to company policy, eligibility requirements, and approval.

A Growing Dental Organization

As we continue expanding our offices and operations, we're creating opportunities for motivated individuals to grow professionally and take on additional responsibilities.

A Place to Build a Long-Term Career

We're not simply looking to fill positions. We're building a team of dependable, hardworking professionals who want to grow alongside our organization.

If you're eager to learn, committed to doing great work, and looking for a company that values your development, we'd love to meet you.

Open Positions Sterilization Technician I

Pay Range: $18–$19/hour

Assist Dentist

• Clean, disinfect, package, sterilize, and properly store dental instruments according to Company infection-control protocols.
• Maintain sterilization areas, equipment, logs, and required testing in accordance with OSHA and infection-control standards.

Labs/Supplies

• Stock operatories, sterilization areas, and clinical supplies and notify the appropriate team member when inventory is running low.
• Sterilize instruments and make sure cassettes are organized.
• Make sure lab cases in office.

Patient Experience

• Follow HIPAA, OSHA, infection-control, attendance, dress, name-badge, and other Company standards.

Office Cleanliness

• Operatories keep organized and clean, Check In / Check Out keep clean, Floors / Lights / Doors (throughout the office).
• Turn over treatment rooms quickly and thoroughly between patients, including disinfecting surfaces and preparing rooms for the next procedure.
• Transport instruments, materials, and supplies between operatories and sterilization while maintaining proper separation of clean and contaminated items.
• Maintain clean and organized clinical, sterilization, laboratory, and supply areas throughout the day.

Leadership

• Answer phones in 2 rings as needed when front office is busy.
• Arrive on time and stay until close.
• Build schedules to have productive days and be willing to work as needed.
• Refer new staff to the recruiting team.
• Volunteer for our events, social work, and marketing efforts.
• Support dental assistants and providers with basic room setup, breakdown, and non-clinical needs within the permitted scope of the role.
• Support office cleaning, supply organization, and other clinical or operational duties as assigned.

Sterilization Technician II

Pay Range: $19–$21/hour

Assist Dentist

• Clean, disinfect, package, sterilize, and properly store dental instruments according to Company infection-control protocols.
• Maintain sterilization areas, equipment, logs, and required testing in accordance with OSHA and infection-control standards.
• Support X-ray setup and other permitted clinical-support duties when appropriately trained and legally permitted.

Labs/Supplies

• Stock operatories, sterilization areas, and clinical supplies and notify the appropriate team member when inventory is running low.
• Sterilize instruments and make sure cassettes are organized.
• Make sure lab cases in office.
• Monitor sterilization equipment, testing, logs, and infection-control documentation and identify missing or incomplete requirements.

Patient Experience

• Follow HIPAA, OSHA, infection-control, attendance, dress, name-badge, and other Company standards.

Office Cleanliness

• Operatories keep organized and clean, Check In / Check Out keep clean, Floors / Lights / Doors (throughout the office).
• Turn over treatment rooms quickly and thoroughly between patients, including disinfecting surfaces and preparing rooms for the next procedure.
• Transport instruments, materials, and supplies between operatories and sterilization while maintaining proper separation of clean and contaminated items.
• Maintain clean and organized clinical, sterilization, laboratory, and supply areas throughout the day.

Leadership

• Answer phones in 2 rings as needed when front office is busy.
• Arrive on time and stay until close.
• Build schedules to have productive days and be willing to work as needed.
• Refer new staff to the recruiting team.
• Volunteer for our events, social work, and marketing efforts.
• Support dental assistants and providers with basic room setup, breakdown, and non-clinical needs within the permitted scope of the role.
• Support office cleaning, supply organization, and other clinical or operational duties as assigned.
• Train and support Sterilization Technician I team members on sterilization, turnover, stocking, cleaning, and infection-control workflows.

Your Future Starts Here

At Clove Dental, we recognize that professional growth takes dedication, opportunity, and the right environment.

We're looking for individuals who take pride in their work, are eager to learn, and want to become part of a growing dental organization.

Join a team that values your potential and supports your professional development.

Apply today and take the next step in your dental career.

Employment Information Benefits

Eligible employees may have access to Company-sponsored benefits, which may include medical, dental, paid sick leave, paid time off, holiday benefits, retirement benefits, employee dental benefits, bonus or incentive opportunities, and other benefits made available to similarly situated employees. Eligibility, waiting periods, coverage, and other terms are governed by the applicable benefit plans and Company policies, which may be amended from time to time subject to applicable law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Clove Dental is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions without unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Clove Dental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, medical conditions, religious needs, and other legally protected accommodation needs. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

California Fair Chance Act

Clove Dental will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act. Applicants are not required to disclose criminal history or participate in a criminal background check before a conditional offer of employment, except where otherwise permitted or required by law. Any post-offer consideration of conviction history will be handled in accordance with applicable law.

Applicant Privacy

Clove Dental collects and uses applicant personal information for recruiting, evaluating applicants, hiring, credentialing, background and reference checks, healthcare exclusion screening, legal and regulatory compliance, security, and related employment-administration purposes. Information may include identifiers, contact information, employment and education history, professional credentials, application materials, references, compensation information, and other information relevant to the application process.

Clove Dental does not sell applicant personal information or share it for cross-context behavioral advertising. Additional information regarding the categories of personal information collected, purposes of collection and use, retention, sensitive personal information, and applicable privacy rights is available in Clove Dental’s Notice at Collection of Personal Information for Applicants and Employees, available at Privacy requests may be submitted to View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

At-Will Employment

Employment with Clove Dental is at-will unless otherwise expressly provided in a written agreement signed by an authorized Company representative. This means that either the employee or Clove Dental may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, subject to applicable law. Nothing in this job posting constitutes a contract or guarantee of employment for any particular duration.

Licensure and Employment Conditions

Where applicable, employment is conditioned upon maintenance of required licenses, registrations, certifications, professional credentials, work authorization, lawful background or reference verification, healthcare exclusion screening, and completion of required onboarding and compliance requirements. Clove Dental reserves the right to modify or withdraw this posting, position, compensation range, schedule, location, duties, benefits, or other terms prospectively based on business needs and applicable law. Nothing in this posting limits rights that cannot lawfully be waived.