La Clinica Del Valle·Medford, Oregon
Responsible for the cleaning and sterilization of all dental instruments and the preparation of cassettes for various dental procedures. Manages inventory, orders supplies, and performs routine maintenance on sterile department equipment.
East Medford Dental Center: Full-Time | Hourly
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La Clinica is seeking a Dental Sterile technician to be part of fast-paced, integrated Dental team. The dental sterile technician is part of the dental team and works closely with the dental assistants, dentists, hygienists, and other team members. The dental sterile technician position is responsible for cleaning and sterilization of all dental instruments; preparation of restorative, oral surgery and hygiene instruments/cassettes; inventory and ordering of dental supplies, stocking and maintenance of sterile department equipment; record keeping and manual updating; assisting dental assistants and providers in the cleaning of dental exam areas. Must work well in a team environment.
Performs Essential Job Duties
Performs weekly and monthly maintenance on all sterile department equipment.
Performs weekly biological spore testing on all sterilizers.
Runs eyewash station weekly.
Stocks sterile department supplies.
Preps Endo File Boxes for Provider use.
Transfers dirty instruments from operatory cabinets to the sterilization department.
Checks sharps container in dirty operatory cabinet and replaces as needed.
Takes sterilized instruments and cassettes back to designated provider areas.
Updates Safety Data Sheets.
Handles clinical back end service issues and small equipment repairs.
Assists in ordering weekly and monthly clinical supplies and logging costs.
Tracks incoming supply orders and puts in designated clinical areas.
Maintains and updates small equipment inventory documents.
Assigns back up small equipment when equipment is out on repair.
Codes and copies incoming invoices to send to finance.
Processes incoming lab invoices/orders.
Completes assigned trainings via La Clinica’s learning module system (Relias) by required due date.
Other duties as assigned.
Must be able to interact with a variety of individuals at various levels under stressful circumstances while exercising sound judgement, tact, and diplomacy; work productively both independently and in a team setting; communicate with clarity, both verbally and in writing to groups and individuals.
• Sterilization experience preferred but not required
At La Clinica, we commit to engage everyone in a welcoming, respectful, and loving way and to maintain the dignity and value of all people above everything else. These standards align with our organization’s vision of absolute excellence, open-hearted community, and well-being for all.
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Applications will be reviewed by the appropriate Department for interview; those selected must be able to provide proof of legal right to work in this country.
Criminal history background check and pre-employment drug screen will be performed prior to any job offers.
La Clinica is a drug free work environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
La Clinica complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you consider yourself disabled and desire assistance in the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and 1-2 years of experience working in a healthcare facility. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
Market context
In Oregon, dental positions are typically competitive where practices need clinicians who can combine strong patient care with current licensure and flexibility to travel as required. Roles like this often stand out because they require a DMD, DDS, or BDS, plus maintained credentials such as Nitrous Oxide certification, while offering benefits like dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, and an EAP. Review the travel expectations and licensure details carefully before applying; this platform AI-summarizes requirements and benefits from the original job description so you can assess fit faster.
