What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Lab Technician I (Scan/Design) position at National Dentex Labs?
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 Dental Lab Technician (Scan/Design) opportunity at NDX Green in Heber Springs, AR.
The regular hours for this position are from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, 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.
- Scan and design cases
- Quality check other technicians scans. This would include checking the designs we receive from outsourcing that we mill and sinter here.
- Quality check the scans we send out digitally for outsourcing. This would include making sure the scan is clear and accurate, if the bite is correct, and if we are sending all the information needed to fabricate the case.
- Sends Implant cases scans to design agencies for abutment
- All other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities Required:
- Computer skills
- Knowledge tooth anatomy
- Ability to articulate according to Rx
- Identify margins through Impressions
- Excellent hand-eye coordination
- Strong ability to read, listens, comprehend, retain and execute on written and verbal instructions
- High level of organizational skill with the ability to prioritize work
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
Minimum Education and Experience Required:
- Preferred: High school diploma or GED equivalent
Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:
- Office equipment
Physical Requirements:
- Regularly 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.
