Dental Sterilization Technician

Overview

Konikoff Dental Center, located in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking a dedicated Dental Sterilization Technician to join our team.

If you are looking for a fun and rewarding career in a supportive dental practice, we would love to meet you. Our team is committed to providing quality patient care in a positive and professional environment.

Responsibilities:

• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize all dental instruments and handpieces
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of operatories and sterilization areas
• Prepare, package, and organize instrument trays and sterilized packs
• Monitor, restock, and maintain clinical and sterilization supplies
• Pour and trim dental models as needed
• Ensure treatment rooms are properly turned over between patients
• Take and process dental X-rays (FMX, BWX) if certified
• Ensure instruments and rooms are fully prepared for daily patient flow
• Follow all infection control and safety protocols
• Support overall clinic flow and assist with additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Experience with dental instrument sterilization and operatory turnover required
• X-ray certification preferred (FMX/BWX)
• Knowledge of infection control procedures and dental equipment
• Up to 1 year of dental or healthcare-related experience preferred (training in biology, health sciences, or similar a plus)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow strict protocols
• Reliable, organized, and team-oriented

We offer competitive wages, great benefits, ongoing professional development, and opportunities for growth within the practice.

If you are dependable, detail-oriented, and enjoy working in a team-focused environment, we encourage you to apply today.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental office practices and equipment.
• Up to one year experience in a dental office assisting other technicians or having completed classroom instruction in related areas of biology, chemistry, health, or preclinical instruction in dental assisting skills and related theory.
• Experience working in a dental office breaking down rooms and sterilizing equipment
• Demonstrated ability in a detailed work environment and working according to established formats and protocols.
• Ability to interact effectively with other employees as well as with the general public.

Legal Disclaimer:
We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. All benefits are subject to potential vesting and eligibility requirements. The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.