"Dental Lab Tech"

Dental Lab Tech

R-0002644 Joplin Campus

Job Type: Staff

Job Description:

Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine seeks a Dental Laboratory Technician as full-time staff for a new dental school in Joplin, Missouri. The College will serve patients across the lifespan in the four-state region, expanding access to dental care in this underserved rural area. The incumbent must be a motivated and engaged individual who is excited to help build an innovative and dynamic dental education program, educating the next generation of dentists. The candidate should have a strong desire to support faculty, staff and students and must demonstrate the ability to contribute to and participate in a humanistic environment of learning and discovery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Designs, fabricates, and repairs removable and fixed dental prostheses, including but not limited to: full and partial dentures, crowns and bridges, mouth guards, orthodontic, and other dental appliances
• Assists clinical and preclinical faculty in student education
• Follows standard operating procedures (SOPs), prescriptions, and instructions
• Adheres to lab processes and procedures and industry standards
• Keeps detailed records, forms, logs and reports to document actions
• Works with the Director of Simulation and the Dental Assistant Coordinator to maintain supply inventories and keep equipment in operating condition
• Studies, evaluates and re-designs laboratory processes to improve quality of care
• Stays up-to-date on advancements in the field of dental laboratory technician knowledge through continuing education, reading professional publications, talking with peers and networking with professional groups and forums
• Manages supply inventories, performs routine equipment maintenance and facilitates repairs in collaboration with the Director of Clinical Operations, Director of Simulation, and the Dental Assistant Coordinator
• Documents workflow processes and adheres to industry regulations and safety standards
• Exhibits the ability to work collaboratively and collegially with faculty, students, and staff
• Demonstrates time-management, organization, and prioritization skills

Qualifications:

• Education at the High school diploma or equivalent level: completion of an accredited dental laboratory technology program preferred
• Minimum of two years working experience in a commercial or academic dental lab
• Technical knowledge of dental procedures, prescriptions and equipment
• Advanced knowledge with common computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) acquisition, design and fabrication software such as ExoCAD, Planmeca and various nesting software
• Advanced knowledge of common acquisition and design workflows
• Ability to conduct tests and inspect products for quality and performance
• Demonstrated manual dexterity and precision
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Communication and collaboration abilities
• Organizational and time management skills
• Reading comprehension and critical thinking abilities
• Written and verbal communication skills