Please drop off your resume at 225 E 16th Ave, Gulf Shores during business hours M-Th!
We are looking to grow our team by hiring a dental lab technician/assistant who will help our office continue to be efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift some administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants and lab technicians should be well-organized with great attention to detail. Experience not required, but is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Design crowns, bridges, mouthpieces and other items using 3D CAD/CAM software (Exocad)
- Fabricate crowns, bridges, mouthpieces and other items using a 3D printer and milling machine
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Keep clear records and manage inventory. Order supplies as needed.
- Ensure patients have a pleasant experience
- Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Assist the dentist with a variety of procedures such as fillings, crowns, root canals, oral surgeries, etc...
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Schedule appointments using scheduling software
- Maintain accurate patient records and notes
Skills
- Strong work ethic and great attitude are what we are looking for! We can train the right candidate in dental assisting/tech duties.
- Proven experience as dental assistant and/or lab tech is a plus, but not required.
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
- Additional certification or training is an asset
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Bonuses
Schedule:
Experience:
- Dental office: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Gulf Shores, AL 36542: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.50 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Gym membership
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Safety equipment provided
- Uniform allowance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to Commute:
- Gulf Shores, AL 36542 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Gulf Shores, AL 36542: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person