Overview

Hockel Dental Lab is a small, high-quality dental lab located in Walnut Creek, CA. We are seeking a detail oriented, experienced Dental Laboratory Technician with strong organizational and communication skills to join our team.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the initial phase of fabricating dental restorations including some model work, waxing, finishing and the various duties associated with the creation of esthetic crowns, bridges, and implants. Requirements include a strong understanding of dental technology, terminology, and anatomy.

Candidate must possess strong verbal communication skills and the ability to interface with colleagues, dentists, their front office staff and various dental vendors/suppliers. Must also be able to work independently with limited supervision.

Duties include:

Workflow data input, scheduling/calendaring/coordination with dental office staff to ensure timely delivery of cases
Interpretation of medical records and dental prescriptions
Model and die fabrication
Assistance in the fabrication of dental prosthetics, e.g., crowns, bridges, and implant devices according to prescription specifications
Investing/Divesting/Seating crowns
Adjusting occlusion, finishing, and polishing restorations
Laboratory equipment maintenance and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
Staying updated on advancements in dental technology and techniques
Possibly utilization of CAD (Computer-Aided Design) systems for scanning and designing dental appliances.

Skills:

Detail oriented person with strong communication skills
Model and die creation and quality control
Waxing and finishing experience
Ability to work under magnification
Knowledge of HIPAA regulations regarding patient confidentiality and medical documentation
OSHA requirements
Scanner experience a plus

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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