Job Description

Job Location: Hick - Hickory, NC 28602
Position Type: Part TimeEducation
Level: High SchoolSterilization Technician
About Smile Starters
Smile Starters is a general dental practice serving children and young adults ages 1–20. We are committed to teaching lifelong dental health while maintaining a clean, safe, and positive environment for both patients and staff.
This entry-level position is ideal for a DA I or someone new to dental offices looking to gain experience in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting. This is a three month position covering a LOA. Must be Bilingual in Spanish.
We are seeking a dependable, quick learner who takes pride in their work and thrives in a busy, active environment.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
- Clean, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments
- Set up trays for hygiene and operative treatments
- Run weekly spore tests to ensure sterilization compliance
- Perform monthly inspections of fire extinguishers and lights
- Manage laundry including lab coats and patient towels multiple times daily
- Monitor and stock patient restrooms
- Assist dental assistants, hygienists, and dentists as needed
- Support the team with other duties as assigned
Ideal Candidate
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize daily tasks
- Able to stand for long periods and multi-task efficiently
- Maintains the highest standards of cleanliness
- Proactive problem solver and team player
- Enjoys a busy, fast-paced workday
Skills
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health and safety regulations
- Basic computer skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and reliability
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Bilingual in Spanish Required

Requirements
- CPR Certification preferred
- Experience in a dental office preferred

QualificationsSkills
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health and safety regulations
- Basic computer skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and reliability
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Bilingual in Spanish REQUIRED

Requirements
- CPR Certification preferred
- Experience in a dental office preferred