Job Description

Job Location: Faye - Fayetteville, NC 28304

Position Type: Full 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.

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 preferred
• 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 preferred
• Experience in a dental office preferred