Sterilization Technician

About the Position

Our growing orthodontic practice is looking for a Sterilization Technician to join our team! This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, dependable, eager to learn, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are exactly the same.

Our practices in McMinnville and Newberg are state-of-the-art, fully digital offices committed to providing exceptional orthodontic care and an outstanding patient experience.

We take our work seriously—but we also believe work should be fun! Our team is supportive, collaborative, and genuinely enjoys working together. Our doctors encourage us to learn, grow, and succeed, and we value integrity, professionalism, kindness, and a great sense of humor.

Be prepared to laugh often, share the joy, and grow with our team!

What You'll Do

• Process, clean, and sterilize instruments before and after patient use.
• Turn over and prepare clinical chairs and equipment between patients.
• Set up instrument trays and assist with preparation for patient procedures.
• Assist our orthodontic lab create retainers as needed.
• Stock and organize clinical supplies.
• Perform routine clinical maintenance and monitoring as directed.
• Provide basic chairside clinical support as needed, including patient instructions, instrument setup, and patient charting.
• Follow all HIPAA, OSHA, infection control, and office safety protocols.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, efficient, and welcoming clinical environment.

What We're Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and pride in doing things correctly.
• Dependable, organized, and able to stay on task in a busy environment.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Comfortable working as part of a team.
• Ability to follow established protocols and maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety.
• Dental or orthodontic experience is preferred, but not required.
• Willingness to rotate between our McMinnville and Newberg locations.Schedule & Location

Experience & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Dental/orthodontic experience: 1 year preferred.
• We are willing to train the right candidate!

What We Offer

• $18.00–$19.00 per hour, based on experience.
• Part-time to full-time opportunity.
• Paid time off.
• Employee discount.
• Training and opportunities to learn new skills.
• A supportive, upbeat, and team-oriented work environment.
• The opportunity to be part of a growing orthodontic practice where your work directly supports our patients and clinical team.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and equipment

Work Location: In person

Locations: McMinnville & Newberg, OR

Schedule: Approximately 3 days per week with a rotating schedule Monday–Thursday and occasional Fridays.

If you're someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys being part of a team, and wants to learn and grow in a fun orthodontic environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person