Dental Lab Technician

Columbia Dental PC•Manchester, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Technician fabricates prosthesis by the doctor's prescription. The position requires strong computer skills and experience using computer systems. While prior dental experience is helpful, the dental-specific aspects of the role can be taught through on-the-job training. The position is scheduled for afternoon and evening hours, so the successful candidate must be available to start later in the day and work into the evening.

Requirements

Detail oriented
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Experience working in a dental office
Willingness to learn and grow
Excellent organizational skills to effectively handle multiple tasks
Reliable and flexible
Self-motivated with the ability to exceed patient expectations
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent computer skills
High School diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Prior dental experience is helpful

Responsibilities

Pours impressions and denture relines and repairs
Performs all stages of the prosthetic process
Utilizes specialty skills in areas such as orthodontic appliances, complete and partial dentures
Maintains lab area in a clean and orderly fashion
Builds and repairs dental appliances
Makes full and partial dentures, dental implants, mouthguards, orthodontics, and other dental appliances. All-on-four custom tray and BB
Uses standard dental lab tools, including porcelain ovens and furnaces, pinning equipment, and lathes
Follows standard operating procedures (SOPs), prescriptions, and dental impressions
Collaborates with dentists and other dental lab technicians
Adheres to lab processes and procedures and industry standards
Other relevant duties and responsibilities as assigned