What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant /Dental Lab Technician position at Elmwood Dental?
Elmwood Dental Group is seeking a motivated and dedicated Dental Assistant/Lab Technician to join our team! This is a unique dual-role opportunity, ideal for someone eager to expand their skills and make a meaningful contribution to both patient care and behind the scenes operations.
Position Summary
As a Dental Assistant/Lab Technician, you'll split your time between clinical patient care and supporting our in-house dental laboratory. If you have dental assistant experience and are enthusiastic about learning lab work, we are willing to provide training!
Primary Responsibilities:
Dental Assistant (50%)
- Assisting the dentist during procedures, ensuring patient comfort.
- Preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment.
- Taking and developing X-rays.
- Educating patients on oral health and post-treatment care.
Lab Technician Duties (50%)
- Fabricating dental appliances such as immediate implant provisionals, case articulation, denture set-up, repairs, night guards and retainers.
- Maintaining a clean and organized lab space
- Monitor case scheduling and shipping and receiving to ensure timely and efficient patient care
- Ensuring quality control and accurate record-keeping for lab orders.
- Collaborating with the dental team to meet patient needs.
Education and Experience
- At least one year of dental assisting experience, required
- At least one year of lab experience, preferred
- CPR Certification or willingness to obtain, required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Bereavement leave
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Rochester, NY 14618 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Rochester, NY 14618: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $27
