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 several labs throughout the country. Our team is growing, and we are seeking to fill a number of key positions within our organization including this Full-Time Dental Lab Technician Digital Model Design opportunity at Green Dental Lab in Heber Springs, AR.
The regular hours for this position are from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 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 prescriptions and specifications received from dentist
- Pour models from impressions received from doctors in the proper material
- Number all models and impressions with case number
- Pindex models and place pins in dies
- Saw out dies using proper technique to make dies removable for fabrication
- Place models on appropriate type of articulator using correct technique
- Articulate models by using bites sent by doctor or hand articulating to correct bite relationship
- Check case for correct doctor information, finish date, product, metal type, and fabrication questions that need to be called on the next day
- Clean work area daily
- All other duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities Required:
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
- Excellent eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity
- Detail oriented
Minimum Education and Experience Required:
- Preferred: High school diploma or GED equivalent
Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:
- Wet grinders
- Hand-pieces
- Coping Saws
- Bard Parker Knives
- Steamers
- Acetone
- Die-Separator
- Accelerator
- Glue
- Die-Hardener
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
- Required to sit, stand, walk, and/or reach
- Exhibit fine motor skills and/or perform repetitive motions
- Read and interpret prescriptions and other required documentation
- Ability to effectively communicate technical information
- Vision capabilities: depth perception, attention to detail, and/or color