Sterilization Technician

ENHANCE DENTAL•Oklahoma City, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterilization Technician supports the clinic’s day-to-day operations and helps ensure a positive experience for patients and staff. The role requires professionalism, dependability, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced dental practice. Responsibilities include preparing and cleaning treatment areas, sterilizing instruments and equipment, assisting dentists with procedures, supporting patients before and after treatment, and completing clinical and office tasks. The technician also helps maintain infection-control standards, dental records, supplies, equipment, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Should be working toward a Dental Assistant License.
Professionalism and dependability.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and keep up with the flow of doctors and patients.
Physical ability to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls; repeat the same movements; bend or twist; sit or stand for long periods; and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior dental experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up and clean examination or surgery areas, maintain sanitary conditions, and sterilize surfaces and instruments.
Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.
Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays).
Prepare examination and surgical rooms by sterilizing instruments and moving equipment into place.
Maintain a surgically clean work environment to prevent the spread of infection and disease.
Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment.
Provide patients with oral-care instructions following treatment.
Teach appropriate oral hygiene strategies, including tooth brushing, flossing, and nutritional counseling.
Take impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts.
Create, send, and track laboratory cases.
Monitor, order, and maintain the budget for dental supplies.
Perform office management tasks, including tasks requiring a personal computer.
Assist with updating and maintaining client dental records and charts.
Maintain equipment and coordinate necessary repairs.
Ask about patients’ medical histories and take blood pressure and pulse as needed.
Provide support to dentists and other staff as needed.
Maintain OSHA and HIPAA compliance.
Display the core values of Continuous Improvement, Selfless Team-First Attitude, Embrace Change, Conquer the Mountain Mentality, and Take Initiative.
Perform other duties as assigned.