Dental Sterilization Tech I Santa Monica

Sterilization Technician I Pay Range: $18–$19/hour Assist Dentist Clean, disinfect, package, sterilize, and properly store dental instruments according to Company infection-control protocols. Maintain sterilization areas, equipment, logs, and required testing in accordance with OSHA and infection-control standards. Labs/Supplies Stock operatories, sterilization areas, and clinical supplies and notify the appropriate team member when inventory is running low. Sterilize instruments and make sure cassettes are organized Make sure lab cases in office Patient Experience Follow HIPAA, OSHA, infection-control, attendance, dress, name-badge, and other Company standards. Office Cleanliness Operatories keep organized and clean, Check In / Check Out keep clean, Floors / Lights / Doors (throughout the office) Turn over treatment rooms quickly and thoroughly between patients, including disinfecting surfaces and preparing rooms for the next procedure. Transport instruments, materials, and supplies between operatories and sterilization while maintaining proper separation of clean and contaminated items. Maintain clean and organized clinical, sterilization, laboratory, and supply areas throughout the day. Leadership Answer phones in 2 rings as needed when front office is busy Arrive on time and stay until close Build schedules to have productive days and be willing to work as needed Refer new staff to the recruiting team Volunteer for our events, social work, and marketing efforts Support dental assistants and providers with basic room setup, breakdown, and non-clinical needs within the permitted scope of the role. Support office cleaning, supply organization, and other clinical or operational duties as assigned.