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National Dentex Dental Lab Technician (Denture Repair) in Heber Springs, Arkansas
Description
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 opportunity at NDX Green in Heber Springs, AR, for a Dental Laboratory Technician (Denture Repair).
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.
Choose correct shade and mold of teeth needed for repairs
Make matrix of prostheses to be able to check correct alignment and function after repair is completed
Repair fractures in acrylic using necessary technique for cold cure or heat cure acrylic
Add acrylic to replace missing portions of prosthesis
Disinfect completed repairs and bag for delivery
Correctly number bags and place in correct case pan
Assist with maintaining accurate tooth inventory
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:
Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent
Must be able to sustain production
Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:
Small machinery
Hand-pieces
Chemicals
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time
Qualifications
Behaviors
Required
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred
Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement
Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Education
Required
- High School or Equivalent or better