What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Technician - Digital Dentures position at Aspen Dental?
Position Summary
Interested in the latest denture technology? Excited about making the jump to digital? Seeking an organization that continuously invests in your future?
At Aspen Dental it’s not just job - it’s a chance to work with cutting-edge tools and best in class training so you can help get our patients the care they need. Apply today to join us as a Production Technician and be part of the digital denture revolution!
Responsibilities
- Assemble and finish quality prosthetic denture products, and completes repairs, and relines according to established procedures and under the clinical direction of the treating Doctor.
- Post-print process and finish quality Occlusal guard products and surgical implant guides.
- Utilize nesting software to prepare quality prints.
- Optimizes Laboratory production by organizing and prioritizing daily work and following the denture scheduler (Lab Rx).
- Eliminates barriers to meet or exceed denture delivery dates and partners with designers to resolve quality fabrication issues.
- Follows quality standards to reduce remakes and patient satisfaction issues.
- Partners with the treating Doctors to ensure dentures exceed patient expectations; provides chair side support (where permissible and in accordance with applicable laws) when needed to address patient needs.
- Supports Laboratory pilot initiatives.
- Completes required digital case sharing and shipping receiving points.
- Follows predetermined budgetary guidelines to stock and maintain supply inventories and prepares Laboratory supply orders.
- Performs general lab equipment maintenance and reports and follows-up on lab equipment malfunctions or necessary repairs with the Office Manager.
- Follow housekeeping guidelines to maintain a neat and orderly Laboratory.
- Complies with established health and safety regulations, including the use of required personal protective equipment and engineering controls.
- Provides regular feedback to the Office Manager, Division Director Laboratory Support, and Regional Managers to help improve digital and lab performance and patient care.
- Maintains and updates annual CE requirement as specified by state
- Follows OSHA regulations and Aspen safety requirements, including compliance with HIPPA guidelines.
- Maintains and updates annual CE requirement as specified by state; completes CPR training.
Minimum Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Excited to learn and interested in training to become a quality Digital Dentistry expert with a focus on denture printing, assembly, and digital scanning.
- Strong technical aptitude and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
- Ability to multi-task and follow detailed directions without difficulty.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Prior dental lab or dental assisting experience preferred.
About Aspen Dental-branded practices:
Aspen Dental-branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists. Dental Technicians work for Aspen Dental Management, Inc. (ADMI), a dental support organization (DSO) that provides all non-clinical support services to Aspen Dental-branded practices.
