Every Great Patient Experience Starts Behind the Scenes
Our boutique cosmetic and implant dental practice is seeking a dental professional to join our team as a Dental Sterilization Technician.
This position is ideal for a dental assistant or recent dental assisting graduate who enjoys organization, infection control, and supporting a clinical team. Previous dental experience is preferred but not required.
As a valued member of our clinical team, your primary responsibility will be instrument sterilization and maintaining an organized clinical environment. You'll also support the clinical team by turning treatment rooms, stocking operatories, seating patients, taking dental radiographs (when certified), and assisting our hygienist and expanded functions dental assistant throughout the day.
Every instrument you prepare, every operatory you organize, and every room you turn over helps create a safe, efficient, and exceptional experience for our patients.
If you enjoy being the person who keeps everything running behind the scenes while supporting a team committed to excellence, we'd love to meet you.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous dental assisting or dental office experience preferred
- Recent graduates of a dental assisting program are encouraged to apply
- Maryland Dental Radiation Technologist (X-ray) certification preferred
- Knowledge of dental instrument sterilization, infection control, OSHA, and CDC guidelines
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Professional appearance with excellent communication skills
- Ability to multitask and support a fast-paced clinical team
- Dependable, punctual, and committed to providing exceptional patient care
Your Primary Responsibilities
- Clean, sterilize, package, and organize dental instruments
- Maintain sterilization records, biological spore testing, and infection control standards
- Perform instrument decontamination according to OSHA and CDC guidelines
- Prepare procedure trays and operatories according to the doctor's preferences
- Set up and stock treatment rooms
- Keep operatories clean, organized, and ready for patients
- Monitor clinical inventory and supplies
- Anticipate the needs of the clinical team and provide support to help each day run smoothly
- Assist the clinical team with daily workflow and help wherever needed
Clinical Support Responsibilities
In addition to sterilization, you'll become an important member of our clinical team by helping maintain an efficient workflow and ensuring our providers have everything they need to deliver an exceptional patient experience.
The Person We're Looking For
Exceptional patient care begins long before a patient sits in the treatment chair. We're looking for someone who takes pride in organization, notices the smallest details, and enjoys supporting a team by keeping the clinical environment running smoothly every day.
The ideal candidate:
- Has exceptional organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
- Takes pride in keeping instruments, treatment rooms, and clinical areas clean, organized, and prepared
- Anticipates the needs of the clinical team and takes initiative without being asked
- Has a positive, service-minded attitude and enjoys helping others succeed
- Thrives in a collaborative team environment
- Is dependable, punctual, and accountable
- Presents a polished, professional appearance
- Communicates with confidence, professionalism, and kindness
- Is eager to learn, grow, and continuously improve
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with employer match
- Continuing education opportunities
- Supportive team environment
Why Join Us?
We believe technical skills can be taught, but qualities like integrity, a strong work ethic, professionalism, and a positive attitude are what truly set exceptional team members apart.
We're looking for someone who enjoys being part of a collaborative team, takes ownership of their responsibilities, is willing to step in where needed, and takes pride in helping the practice succeed every day.
If you're excited about building a career in dentistry and want to make a meaningful impact while learning from an experienced team, we'd love to meet you.
Apply today. We'd love to hear from you!
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience working in a dental office?
- Tell us about a time you noticed something that needed to be done without being asked. What did you do?
- Describe a time when your organizational skills helped improve a process or made someone's job easier.
- What interests you most about this Sterilization Technician / Clinical Support position?
Ability to Commute:
- Ellicott City, MD 21041 (Required)
Work Location: In person
