Orthodontic Lab Technician/Sterilization/Front Desk

Greater Chattanooga Orthodontics

Orthodontic Lab Technician/Sterilization/Front Desk

Chattanooga, TN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Free uniforms

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    If you love to multi-task, this is the perfect position for you! We are looking for someone to work along side our dental assistants to clean and sterilize our dental equipment and make our retainers in our lab with a 3D printer. This position requires attention to detail and someone who is able to follow strict sterilization/disinfection protocols. While a RDA or someone with dental experience is preferred, we are willing to train the right person.

    Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

    Printing 3D models and creating essix retainers.

    Coordinates and tracks appliance orders between outside laboratories and vendors ensuring compliance with quality and specification standards.

    Coordinates lab activities with clinic and front desk.

    Performs lab equipment and machinery maintenance as required.

    Maintains lab supply inventory.

    Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment.

    Adhere to enhanced infection control protocols and PPE requirements.

    Process dental instruments and patient care items through the sterilization process safely and efficiently

    Maintain sterilization equipment, following manufacture maintenance guidelines and intervals

    Turn over operatories, transporting dirty instruments to the sterilization area for processing

    Set up treatment rooms for the next patient procedure

    Assist with ordering of clinical supplies

    Provide customer service support to patients by escorting them to and from the treatment area as needed

    Perform all record taking protocols (including intraoral scans, x-rays, and intraoral and extraoral photographs).

    Responsible for maintaining images for all new patients and patients ready for deband.

    Cross train in other positions as needed.

    Skills & Abilities:

    Outstanding positive attitude

    Strong initiative, self motivated, task oriented, action oriented

    Project a professional image

    Ability to problem solve

    Strong organizational and anticipation skills

    Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment

    Ability to troubleshoot issues and solve issues with lab machines, computers and software.

    Strong computer skills and ability to learn new programs: Dolphin, Google G Suite: docs, drive, sheets, email, calendar.

    Ability to communicate and work well with not only the office manager, but the orthodontist, dental assistants, lab technician and treatment coordinator.

    Education and Experience:

    High school diploma or equivalent required.

    Registered Dental Assistant preferred.

    Dental office experience preferred.

    Radiology certification in the state of Tennessee preferred.

    Physical Requirements:

    Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

    Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.

    Have hand dexterity to use pliers to bend wires to construct multiple types of appliances.