Posted 2 days ago
Sterilization Assistant
@ Dental Choice
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Dental Choice is hiring a Sterilization Assistant for its Whyte Avenue clinic to reprocess dental instruments and equipment under infection prevention and control protocols. The work covers cleaning, sterilizing, tray preparation, room turnover and supply replenishment. Hours are Tuesday 9am to 5pm, Wednesday and Thursday 11am to 7pm, Friday 9am to 3pm, plus alternating Saturdays 8am to 1pm.
Responsibilities:
- Clean, disinfect and sterilize dental instruments and equipment
- Maintain sterilization records and logbook entries
- Prepare instrument trays for upcoming procedures
- Assist with treatment room turnover and supply replenishment
Requirements summary:
- Dependable and detail-oriented
- Understanding of cleanliness and patient safety
- Willingness to learn infection prevention and control procedures
- Previous dental or sterilization experience is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-20
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 37 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
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Dental Choice
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Dental Choice is a dedicated team of professional dentists with 16 Locations across Alberta. Learn more- dentalchoice.ca
Full company description
A group of committed dental professionals based in Alberta. We provide professional dental services to patients and professional dental office management services to dentists. We have 22 locations across Edmonton, Calgary, and Red Deer Alberta. We focus on alignment between dentists, staff, patients and company so that we remain committed to quality patient care in Alberta.
- LinkedIn followers
- 719
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 106
- Reported office locations
- #210 10335 178 St, Edmonton, Alberta T5S1R5, CA
- Business categories
- Health Care
- Professional Services
- Dental
- Other recorded names
- Dental Choice
- Specialties
- professional dental office management
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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A group of committed dental professionals based in Alberta. We provide professional dental services to patients and professional dental office management services to dentists. We have 22 locations across Edmonton, Calgary, and Red Deer Alberta. We focus on alignment between dentists, staff, patients and company so that we remain committed to quality patient care in Alberta.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Wellness and Fitness Services |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1997 |
| Specialties | professional dental office management |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 16 |
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Sterilization Assistant – Join the Whyte Avenue Dental Choice Team!
Whyte Avenue Dental Choice is looking for a reliable and motivated Sterilization Assistant to support our clinical team and help us deliver exceptional patient care.
At Dental Choice, we believe that every team member plays an important role in creating a positive patient experience. If you enjoy working behind the scenes, take pride in keeping things clean and organized, and are eager to learn, we’d love to meet you!
Hours:
Tuesday - 9am to 5pm
Wednesday & Thursday -11am to 7pm
Friday 9am to 3pm
Alternating Saturday per month - 8am to 1pm
Primary Role
The Sterilization Assistant plays an essential role in maintaining Dental Choice’s high standards of infection prevention and control (IPC). This position is responsible for the proper cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and reprocessing of dental instruments and equipment, ensuring they are ready for safe patient use.
Working closely with the clinical team, the Sterilization Assistant helps maintain a clean, organized, and efficient treatment environment.
Key Responsibilities
Instrument Reprocessing: Clean, disinfect, sterilize, and reprocess dental instruments according to Dental Choice’s Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) protocols.
Equipment Sterilization: Process dental equipment, including handpieces, according to established IPC procedures and manufacturer instructions.
Infection Control Compliance: Read and understand the IPC Manual, complete required infection control training videos, and consistently follow established protocols.
Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date sterilization records, including documenting instrument loads in the sterilization logbook.
Tray Preparation: Prepare and organize instrument trays for upcoming dental procedures.
Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance of sterilization equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
Treatment Room Turnover: Assist with room changeovers by removing used instruments, disinfecting treatment areas, and completing basic room setup.
Office Cleanliness: Maintain a clean, tidy, and organized work environment while following office-specific cleaning responsibilities.
Supply Management: Monitor and replenish supplies to ensure the clinical team has the materials needed throughout the day.
Daily Operations: Complete assigned opening, closing, and end-of-day duties based on scheduled working hours.
Professional Standards: Follow Dental Choice’s uniform and professional appearance guidelines.
What We’re Looking For
A dependable and detail-oriented individual who takes pride in their work.
Someone who understands the importance of cleanliness, organization, and patient safety.
A team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
Someone who can follow established procedures and maintain accurate documentation.
A motivated individual who can work efficiently in a fast-paced dental environment.
Previous dental or sterilization experience is an asset, but a willingness to learn and follow infection prevention and control procedures is essential.
Why Join Dental Choice?
At Dental Choice, we believe in supporting our team members, encouraging learning, and creating an environment where everyone contributes to our shared success.
Ready to make a difference behind the scenes? We’d love to hear from you!
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