Sterilization Technician
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match (eligible employees)
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Donation matching
- Employee discounts
- Free food & snacks
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Training & development
- Wellness resources
Responsibilities
As a Sterilization Technician, you'll help keep our clinical team running efficiently by:
- Clean, sterilize, and organize dental instruments
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient care
- Restock clinical supplies throughout the office
- Follow OSHA and infection control protocols
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient sterilization area
- Support doctors and dental assistants throughout the day
- Learn how a modern dental practice operates
Requirements
No dental experience is required. We provide all the training you need to succeed.
Qualifications
Positive attitude
Strong work ethic
Reliable and dependable
Organized with excellent attention to detail
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to learn
Team-first mindset
Passion for helping others
Skills
None specifically listed, but strong organizational and attention to detail skills are essential.
About the role
Looking for more than just a part-time job? Looking for an opportunity to learn valuable healthcare skills while making a difference every day? Your future starts here. Perfect for high school graduates, college students, career changers, or anyone interested in exploring a career in healthcare or dentistry. At A Lifetime of Smiles, we believe great healthcare professionals aren't just hired; they're developed. For more than 27 years, we've proudly served the Illinois Valley while creating a workplace where team members feel supported, appreciated, and encouraged to grow.
Why this role matters
Every patient who walks through our doors depends on a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment. As our Sterilization Technician, you'll play a vital role in supporting our doctors and dental assistants by ensuring instruments are properly sterilized, treatment rooms are prepared, and everything is ready to provide exceptional patient care. Your work helps keep our practice running smoothly and allows our clinical team to focus on improving people's lives through dentistry.
Why you'll love working here
- Flexible part-time schedule
- No evenings or weekends
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Paid training
- Paid Time Off (eligible employees)
- Complimentary espresso bar
- Free gym membership
- Free on-site parking
- Positive, supportive team culture
- Continuing education and mentorship
- Opportunities for future career advancement
What you'll do
As a Sterilization Technician, you'll help keep our clinical team running efficiently by:
- Clean, sterilize, and organize dental instruments
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient care
- Restock clinical supplies throughout the office
- Follow OSHA and infection control protocols
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient sterilization area
- Support doctors and dental assistants throughout the day
- Learn how a modern dental practice operates
What we're looking for
- A positive attitude
- A strong work ethic
- Reliability and dependability
- An organized work style with excellent attention to detail
- The ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- A willingness to learn
- A team-first mindset
- A passion for helping others
About A Lifetime of Smiles
For more than 27 years, A Lifetime of Smiles has proudly served the Illinois Valley by providing comprehensive dental care in a modern, patient-centered practice. We believe our patients deserve exceptional care, and that starts with an exceptional team. Our Vision Improving People's Lives Through Dentistry. We believe that starts with our team. We are committed to creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, challenged, and encouraged to grow. We celebrate curiosity, value teamwork, and believe that when our team succeeds, our patients succeed too.