Orthodontic Lab Technician (Up to $20/hr)

We are a state-of-the-art orthodontic practice that prides itself on clinical excellence while providing an exceptional patient experience. Our team is comprised of individuals who are self-starters, empathetic, energetic, and truly understand how to “wow” a patient. We build strong relationships with our patients, our communities, and each other - one smile at a time.

Role Orthodontic Lab Technician

Job Type Non-exempt

Reports To Doctor & Practice Manager

Description

The Orthodontic Lab Technician will be responsible for the fabrication of orthodontic appliances, such as retainers, aligners, and other custom dental devices. They will work closely with the orthodontist and other members of the team to ensure the accurate and timely creation of orthodontic appliances at the highest quality.

We are looking for people who are

• Flexible
• Committed
• Improvement focused
• Team focused
• Fun
• Curious
• Relationship focused
• Listeners who relate with people
• Self-Starters
• Eager to learn new skills
  
  
  

Essential Job Functions

• Creates molds and impressions of patients’ teeth for the fabrication of retainers, alginers and custom dental devices
• Operates and maintains lab equipment
• Assist with receiving and shipping
• Treats patient as an honored guest and provides unforgettable experience
• Assist lab technician with additional duties and responsibilities
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive list of duties or responsibilities that are required for this position. Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice.
  
  
  

Essential Job Skills

• Communicates effectively and respectfully to Doctor and team
• Ability to demonstrate reliability and responsiveness to patients and team
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with various stakeholder groups
• Works collaboratively with the entire team
• Shares and receives information, concerns and feedback in a supportive manner
• Ability to participate towards a common goal, reinforcing individual capabilities
• Practice shared accountability with other team members
• Ability to show empathy
  
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Computer experience Flexible Schedule
  
  
  

Preferred Requirements

• 1-2 years recent experience in dental environment
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting, standing, walking for much of the day
• Manual dexterity Lifting up to 30 pounds (may exceed this amount at times in emergency patient situations)
• Bending and reaching
  
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including PTO, health/vision/dental insurance, and company paid STD/LTD
• Robust 401k plan, including a company match up to 4%
  
  
  

Southern Orthodontic Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).