Sterilization Technician

At Triangle Family Dentistry in Wake Forest, we are devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of our patients' smile using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures that will result in beautiful, long-lasting smiles! We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use restorative and cosmetic dentistry to achieve our patients' optimal dental health. We build a foundation of trust by treating our guests as special individuals is vital to our success.


Position Summary:

• 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

• 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