Job Description

Progressive, comprehensive restorative and aesthetic dental office is looking for a full-time Dental Laboratory Technician to join our team. Our office is state-of-the-art and utilizes Dentrix and digital radiography (VixWin, CT/PANO, 3 Shape Oral Scanner) to focus on aesthetic dentistry in a comfortable and nurturing spa-like atmosphere where patients can feel at home.

Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate has a positive attitude, strong organization skills, and attention to detail; is a team player; and demonstrates creative problem solving, critical thinking, and a willingness to learn. Dental Laboratory experience strongly preferred. A current MA Dental Assisting License is required.

Responsibilities

This position will be a full-time position consisting of 4 x 10hr. days, Tuesday – Friday, with hours from 7:00am – 6:00pm. Responsibilities will be primarily focused on providing in-house laboratory support to the dentist, including:

· Fabricating temporary crowns, bridges & full arches

· Fabricating essix retainers with or without acrylic teeth, bite guards, clench guards, deprogrammers, soft mouth guards & custom trays

· Maintaining laboratory inventory & equipment & ordering supplies when necessary

· Maintaining implant inventory

· Pouring, dressing, trimming, mounting and pindexing models

· Coordinating cases with outside labs, including accurately completing all lab slips & preparing cases for pickup, following up on case progress & return dates, and checking in incoming cases

· Managing patient case record system

· Preparing diagnostic & new patient models with accompanying paperwork for the doctor

· Providing general laboratory support for all dental procedures

This position will also serve as an member of the dental assisting team, providing support when needed to help the clinical day flow smoothly, including:

· Welcoming & seating patients, ensuring a positive patient experience throughout the appointment

· Setting up & breaking down operatories for all procedures

· Assisting chairside for all dental procedures, including crowns & bridges, composite restorations, implants, extractions, root canals, dentures, taking impressions, and full-arch restorations

· Independently collecting & entering diagnostic data for comprehensive exams, including x-rays, photos, impressions and bite registrations

· Maintaining sterilization of all operatories, instruments & equipment within OSHA Infection Control Standards

· Working with other clinical team members to ensure all tasks are completed safely & efficiently

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $27.00-$30.00 per hour

Salary commensurate with experience

Benefits:

· 401(k) with match

· CEU & Uniform Allowance

· Medical Insurance (if needed)

· Employee Discount

· Paid Time Off (3 weeks)

· Bonus Potential

Schedule:

· 4 x 10hr. days

· Tue. – Fri. from 7:00am – 5:30pm