Mason Dental proudly champions a patient-centric approach, fostering exceptional patient experiences, top-notch employee and dentist retention, and remarkable practice growth. You will thrive in an efficient office environment alongside an exceptional, well-trained, highly motivated dental team where you can expand your knowledge and career. We welcome you to join us if you are drawn to working in a clinically- focused, patient-centric, fully digital dental office. Apply today and be part of our exciting journey

Overview

The Sterilization Technician position is a fast-paced, detail-oriented role consisting of processing, sterilizing, and maintaining instruments throughout the day in our busy dental office. This position supports the practice's daily operations; it is vital to work as quickly and efficiently as possible while ensuring that all instruments receive critical care based on manufacturing guidelines.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Adhere to OSHA guidelines, HIPAA Privacy Policy, and clinical operating procedures.

• Collect, clean, prepare and organize dental tools and instruments for dental procedures.

• Disinfect and sterilize tools, equipment, chairs, counters, and surfaces, using sterilizers, aerators, or washers.

• Follow all safety procedures in handling instruments, equipment, and hazardous waste material.
• Prepare work areas for treatments and procedures.

• Stock dental supplies.
• Maintain inventory or tool usage records and relay information to the Lead Assistant to replenish supplies when inventory is low.
• Maintain upkeep of dental equipment by performing routine maintenance.
• Maintain proper records of equipment maintenance/servicing.
• Run and record autoclave spore tests to ensure thorough instrument sterilization.
• Seat and prepare patients for appointments and/or bring them to check-out as needed.
• Take dental radiographs on patients as needed (if able and licensed).
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Willing to train
• Highly organized and motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work with interruptions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to complete high-quality work with speed and efficiency.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees*

• PTO, paid holidays, office closure days
• Medical
• Vision
• Dental allowance
• 401(k) Eligibility
• And many more

*Benefits are subject to change and eligibility*

Our Mission & Values: Drive All Decisions and Actions “To Make Our Teams, Patients, and Practices Happier and Healthier”

• Positive Energy – We are enthusiastic, empathetic, compassionate, optimistic, generous, kind, and passionate.
• Partnership – Work collaboratively together to achieve shared goals. We accomplish more together than as individuals. We are better together.
• Communication – Set clear expectations and feedback to our patients and team members.
• Growth - We strive to continuously improve and are goal-oriented. We grow always in all ways.