Do you take pride in detail, have a warm personality, and enjoy creating confident smiles? Join Vivid Orthodontics, a family-owned practice with deep roots in the Fox Valley region! We are searching for a detail-oriented, reliable Records / Sterilization Technician to join our growing clinical team and support both patient diagnostic records and infection control operations.
About Vivid Orthodontics
- We operate three convenient locations (Oshkosh, Appleton, and Wautoma) to serve families across the Fox Valley and beyond.
- Dr. Maslowski and Dr. Michel carry on a 50-year tradition of care and excellence.
- Our mission: to help patients “live vividly” with their best smiles.
Position Summary
The Records / Sterilization Technician plays a vital role in delivering a seamless, caring experience while upholding top safety standards. You will capture high-quality diagnostic records, manage digital imaging systems, maintain rigorous sterilization and infection control protocols, and support overall clinical flow.
Key Responsibilities
Records Duties:
- Welcome patients professionally and put them at ease during records appointments.
- Capture intraoral/extraoral photographs, digital X-rays, and intraoral scans.
- Accurately enter and maintain patient data in practice management and imaging software.
- Ensure all equipment (scanners, cameras, X-ray units) is clean, calibrated, and maintained.
Sterilization Duties:
- Clean, disinfect, and sterilize orthodontic instruments using approved equipment and techniques.
- Disinfect operatories and maintain clinical cleanliness between patient visits.
- Keep sterilization and treatment areas well-stocked, organized, and prepped.
- Help monitor and maintain inventory of infection control supplies.
Team & Safety Support:
- Strictly adhere to OSHA, CDC, and HIPAA protocols for safety, infection control, and patient confidentiality.
- Collaborate closely with doctors and the clinical team to support smooth treatment planning and daily appointment flow.
Qualifications & Skills
- Previous experience in a dental or orthodontic setting is a plus, but not required (we will train the right person!).
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to multitask.
- Quick learner with comfort using dental imaging, software, and sterilization equipment.
- Outstanding communication skills with children and adults.
- Friendly, upbeat, dependable, and a true team player.
What We Offer
- A fun, family-like team culture rooted in positivity and care.
- Competitive pay based on experience + bonus opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for cross-training, continuing education, and growth within the practice.
- Variety in work locations across the Fox Valley region.
- The satisfaction of helping patients start their journeys to confident, healthy smiles!
Hours
- Full-time position: Monday–Thursday + Friday mornings as needed.
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
