Apply on Employer Site

Kansas City University · 3 months ago

Dental Lab Tech

Joplin Campus

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine is seeking a Dental Laboratory Technician as full-time staff for their new dental school in Joplin, Missouri. The role involves designing, fabricating, and repairing dental prostheses while supporting faculty and students in a collaborative learning environment.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Growth Opportunities

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

Qualification

Dental laboratory technologyCAD/CAM softwareQuality inspectionManual dexterityAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime management

Required

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