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Sterilization Technician

ESPIRE DENTAL·San Diego, California

$19 - $20/hr·Other·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 13 days ago
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About the role

Responsible for sterilizing and cleaning dental equipment and instruments to ensure availability throughout the day. Additionally, the role involves accurately packing instrument sets and sanitizing treatment rooms after each use.

Job DetailsLevel

  • EntryJob
  • Location:
  • La
  • Jolla -
  • La
  • Jolla,
  • CA 92037Salary
  • Range: $19.00 - $20.00 HourlyAt Espire, you’re empowered to use your powers. You’ll have freedom from all the barriers, limitations, and frustrations that keep you from focusing on patient care. We’re combining the world’s best dental care and technology with inspired hospitality. If you’re amazing and you’d like to have fun, be your best, and spread confidence and joy one smile at a time, it would be a pleasure to hear from you. Be part of something unique and use your powers for good.
  • Who
  • You
  • Are: A passionate professional who loves what they do and thrives on attention to detail. You have a willingness to build trusting relationships with team members and patients while providing the best patient and team outcome.
  • What
  • You
  • Bring: High School Diploma or GED Prior experience in a dental environment preferred but not required. Physically capable of transporting supplies and equipment Must have basic computer skills. Knowledge of dental clinical operations and terminology preferred. Ability to work within a team environment and lend support, as a team player, to team members as needed.
  • What
  • You
  • Will
  • Be
  • Doing: Sterilize and clean equipment and instruments and ensure availability of clean and sterile instruments throughout the day. Accurately pack instrument sets for use. Clean and sanitize treatment rooms after each use. Be an integral part of a high performing team.
  • What
  • You
  • Will
  • Get from Us: Flexible work schedule, including part-time and full-time opportunity. Competitive compensation packages Medical and vision insurance options Company-sponsored short-term disability benefits Voluntary long-term disability benefits Life insurance options 401(k) Savings Plan Equity Incentive Plan Paid time off A company that values its team members and overall patient experience in a fun environment A company that has been voted Top Dental Office year over year Qualifications

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma or GED and basic computer skills. Prior experience in a dental environment and knowledge of clinical operations are preferred but not required.

  • high school
  • Teamwork
  • Attention To Detail
  • Computer Skills
  • Sterilization
  • Instrument Packing
  • Sanitization
  • Equipment Cleaning
  • Dental Terminology

Benefits

  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Flexible Work Schedule
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Short-term Disability Benefits
  • Long-term Disability Benefits
  • Equity Incentive Plan

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$19 - $20/hr
Location
San Diego, California
Posted
Jul 15, 2026
Application
Employer website
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ESPIRE DENTAL

Espire Dental is on a mission to transform the dental industry with joy, confidence, and excellence. We’re not just about fixing teeth; we’re about changing lives, one smile at a time. As a leader in general and cosmetic dentistry, Espire is setting a new standard for what...

Salary listed on 24 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size201-500 employees
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California dental roles need licensed experience

In California, dental assistant roles with orthodontic experience are often competitive because employers typically look for candidates who can step into patient flow, imaging, and chairside support with minimal onboarding. For this role, a valid RDA license and X-ray license are required, and orthodontic experience is essential. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit, then confirm your licensure and orthodontic background before applying.

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