What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Lab Technician (Denture Finish) position at National Dentex?
Join National Dentex - a leading healthcare organization specializing in the dental industry! We offer a full spectrum of specialized products, services, and technologies to address any dental restoration need. Currently, we have 50 labs throughout the country. We are seeking to fill a number of key positions within our organization including this opportunity at NDX Heumann in Topeka, KS, for a Dental Laboratory Technician (Denture Finish).
The regular hours for this position are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and subject to change from time to time.
This is a full-time position featuring employee benefits including: health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid holiday, vacation, and sick time; 401K with company contribution; and tuition reimbursement!
Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of the Position:
- Read all prescriptions (Rx), specifications and preferences received from doctor
- Able to follow and perform processes step by step outlined in the Technical Team Policies (TTP’s) for contouring
- Seek management’s assistance when unclear on doctor’s Rx or specifications
- Blend all primary contours to achieve final shape and size of restoration to fit into the existing dentition
- Keep all work areas clean on a daily basis
- All other duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities Required:
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
- Display manual dexterity and fine motor skills
- Good hand-eye coordination
- Excellent perception skills and attention to detail
Minimum Education and Experience Required:
- Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent
Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:
- High speed hand piece
- Low speed hand piece
- Assorted diamond burs/discs
- Assorted carbide burs
- Aluminum Oxide
- Stone Wheel
- Sandblaster porcelain ovens
- Gold, Platinum, Nickel Free metal
- Porcelain/Titanium dioxide
Physical Requirements:
- Able to sit for long periods of time
- Standing and bending
- Perform repetitive movements using upper extremities
- Vision capabilities: Depth perception, attention to detail and/or color
Education
Required- High School or Equivalent or better
Behaviors
Required- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred- Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement
- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
