Therapeutic Outreach
Dental Lab Technician
Therapeutic Outreach, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States, 37450
Job Type
Full-time
Description
We are looking for our next Dental Lab Technician for our Chattanooga, TN practice! Our Lab Technicians ensure efficiency and effectiveness in the day to day of the lab, as well as being a patient centered individual who wants to be a part of this transformational dentistry.
About Us:
Working at Shared Practices Group means being part of a dynamic work environment where each one of our employees has the opportunity to make a difference. We love what we do and it shows.
At Shared Practices Group, we have an environment where employees enjoy coming to work. We work hard, but at the end of the day, we feel a sense of satisfaction that we have helped to improve our patients' lives.
Dental Laboratory Technician Job Duties:
Replaces partial or total loss of natural teeth by constructing partial or full dentures (metal and non-metal).Corrects dental irregularities by manufacturing fixed or removable appliances.Completes implantology procedures by fabricating prostheses to fit implants the dentist places directly into the patient's jawboneReplaces missing facial and body tissues due to injury, disease, or developmental abnormality by fabricating maxillo-facial prostheses.Constructs prostheses by following the dentists prescription; making models of the mouth and teeth from impressions of the patient's mouth taken by the dentist; building-up wax replicas of part or all of the mouth and/or teeth on the model; encasing the wax in a mould material and melting away the wax; replacing the wax with plastic, metal, or ceramic materials to make the replacement appliance; polishing and finishing the appliance prior to its being placed in the patient's mouth by the dentist.Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.Utilizes and conserves supplies and equipment by completing plaster casting, electro-spot welding, metal casting, metal polishing, wax modeling, ceramics, wire bending, electroplating and sandblasting; using CAD/CAM units; maintaining supplies inventories; keeping equipment operating.Improves quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; implementing changes.Updates dental laboratory technician job knowledge and skills by participating in educational opportunities, including, working with the Centralized Lab Technician to continuously improve and master your craftEnhances dental laboratory reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.Qualifications for Lab Technician
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required1-2 years of experience working in a labStrong attention to detailExcellent organizational skillsAbility to perform physically demanding work such as moving and lifting equipment, standing for long periods of time, etc.The right candidate will have the following attributes:Fabulous communication skills, must be a "people" personA Positive work ethicDetail OrientedA Great AttitudeA Motivated, Self-Starter - great initiativeA Dedicated Worker and Team PlayerYou must have a minimum of 2 years of experience, be knowledgeable in all types of procedures.Experience with implants is a definite plusBilingual English/Spanish a plusSalary Based on experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insuranceHealth insuranceSchedule:
Monday to FridayAbility to commute/relocate:
Chattanooga, TN : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
If you require alternative methods of application or screening, you must approach the employer directly to request this as Indeed is not responsible for the employer's application process.
Salary Description
$25.00-$40.00/hr
Full-time
Description
We are looking for our next Dental Lab Technician for our Chattanooga, TN practice! Our Lab Technicians ensure efficiency and effectiveness in the day to day of the lab, as well as being a patient centered individual who wants to be a part of this transformational dentistry.
About Us:
Working at Shared Practices Group means being part of a dynamic work environment where each one of our employees has the opportunity to make a difference. We love what we do and it shows.
At Shared Practices Group, we have an environment where employees enjoy coming to work. We work hard, but at the end of the day, we feel a sense of satisfaction that we have helped to improve our patients' lives.
Dental Laboratory Technician Job Duties:
Replaces partial or total loss of natural teeth by constructing partial or full dentures (metal and non-metal).Corrects dental irregularities by manufacturing fixed or removable appliances.Completes implantology procedures by fabricating prostheses to fit implants the dentist places directly into the patient's jawboneReplaces missing facial and body tissues due to injury, disease, or developmental abnormality by fabricating maxillo-facial prostheses.Constructs prostheses by following the dentists prescription; making models of the mouth and teeth from impressions of the patient's mouth taken by the dentist; building-up wax replicas of part or all of the mouth and/or teeth on the model; encasing the wax in a mould material and melting away the wax; replacing the wax with plastic, metal, or ceramic materials to make the replacement appliance; polishing and finishing the appliance prior to its being placed in the patient's mouth by the dentist.Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.Utilizes and conserves supplies and equipment by completing plaster casting, electro-spot welding, metal casting, metal polishing, wax modeling, ceramics, wire bending, electroplating and sandblasting; using CAD/CAM units; maintaining supplies inventories; keeping equipment operating.Improves quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; implementing changes.Updates dental laboratory technician job knowledge and skills by participating in educational opportunities, including, working with the Centralized Lab Technician to continuously improve and master your craftEnhances dental laboratory reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.Qualifications for Lab Technician
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required1-2 years of experience working in a labStrong attention to detailExcellent organizational skillsAbility to perform physically demanding work such as moving and lifting equipment, standing for long periods of time, etc.The right candidate will have the following attributes:Fabulous communication skills, must be a "people" personA Positive work ethicDetail OrientedA Great AttitudeA Motivated, Self-Starter - great initiativeA Dedicated Worker and Team PlayerYou must have a minimum of 2 years of experience, be knowledgeable in all types of procedures.Experience with implants is a definite plusBilingual English/Spanish a plusSalary Based on experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insuranceHealth insuranceSchedule:
Monday to FridayAbility to commute/relocate:
Chattanooga, TN : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
If you require alternative methods of application or screening, you must approach the employer directly to request this as Indeed is not responsible for the employer's application process.
Salary Description
$25.00-$40.00/hr