Job Description

Job Location: Ashe - Asheville, NC 28801
Position Type: Full TimeSterilization 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.
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 a plus

Requirements
- CPR Certification required
- Experience in a dental office preferred
Benefits
- Competitive salary with performance incentives
- Paid time off
- Health, dental, vision insurance, short term disability, and supplemental life insurance
- Company paid Basic Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Retirement plan options
- Friendly, supportive, and collaborative team environment
- Opportunity for career growth within a well-established pediatric-focused practice

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 a plus

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