Sterilization Technician

Description

Wave Dental Specialists – Dearborn Heights, MI
Full-Time | Alternating Saturdays Required

Wave Dental Specialists is a growing multi-specialty dental practice seeking an experienced, reliable, and detail-oriented Sterilization Technician to join our team.

This role requires prior experience working in a dental office setting
. Because we support multiple specialties, we are looking for someone who already understands dental instruments, clinical workflow, infection control, and the pace of a dental practice.

• Clean, disinfect, package, and sterilize dental instruments
• Operate and monitor sterilization equipment
• Maintain sterilization logs and follow infection-control protocols
• Organize and stock instruments and supplies
• Assist with operatory turnover and instrument delivery
• Support Dental Assistants and clinical teams throughout the day
• Help across Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Periodontics, and other specialties as needed
• Maintain a clean, efficient, and organized sterilization area

• Previous dental office experience required
• Prior experience as a Dental Assistant or Sterilization Technician in a dental practice strongly preferred
• Dental Assisting certificate or formal dental assisting training preferred
• Familiarity with dental instruments and terminology
• Knowledge of dental infection-control and sterilization procedures
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Dependable, hardworking, and team-oriented
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Ability to work alternating Saturdays required

Please note: Completion of a general sterile processing or central processing program alone, without hands-on dental office experience, does not meet the experience requirements for this position.

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• PTO & paid holidays
• Monthly CE opportunities
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

If you have prior dental experience and are looking to grow within a busy, supportive multi-specialty practice, we'd love to hear from you.

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• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one-year related experience and/or training or the equivalent of a combination of education and experience in the dental profession.
• Valid X-ray certificate.
• Current license if CDA, RDA, or EFDA (per state requirements).
• CPR & first aid certificate.

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Operations Manager