Lab Technician, Digital Dentistry

Chief Purpose of the Position

We are looking for an entry level Dental CAD/CAM Specialist to join our talented team. Experience in scanning and design along with dental knowledge.

Job duties include:

• Set up, operate and maintain CAD/CAM scanners, software, and milling machines.
• Set up, operate and maintain 3D printers.
• Design and fabricate dental prostheses using digital dentistry software.
• Assist in teaching dental students input and scanning of laboratory cases
• Assist with management of Cad/Cam learning center
• Inspect incoming cases to ensure all necessary information is present
• Work with director and faculty to assist with training and management of students
• Work with manufacturers to ensure good communication between them and school
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required

• Proficient in dental anatomy and terminology
• Knowledge of standard infection control protocols
• Ability to time manage, multi-task and provide efficient support to clinical providers
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, while consistently producing quality restorations
• Excellent computer, communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience in IT and digital dentistry software.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and dental lab techniques of milling and characterization of Emax/Empress crowns, Zirconia crowns, as well as implant abutments and crowns.
• Understanding in digital workflow and fabrication of removable dentures and implant prostheses

Education level and experience required:

Basic qualifications:

• Exposure and/or training working with digital dentistry software and milling machine.
• Minimum of 2 years Dental Lab Technician or CAD/CAM assistance experience.

Preferred qualifications:

• CAD/CAM dental laboratory experience as a laboratory technician is desirable.
• Experience with 3Shape, ExoCad, Sirona or Planmeca is desirable

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Brief Summary of Benefits: Health and Group Life Insurance, Vision, Dental Insurance and Dental Discounts, Flexible Spending Participation, and Paid Holidays. After completion of 90 days, you are eligible for Paid Time Off (PTO) Leave. After completion of 6 months, you are eligible for a 401k contribution and match. Professional Development/Tuition Assistance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance as well as Profit Sharing Plan.

EEO Statement: VCU Dental Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, and/or age.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Digital Dentistry: 1 year (Preferred)
• CAD/CAM dental laboratory: 1 year (Preferred)
• Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person