Dental Lab Manager - Garner, NC

Affordable Care, LLC • Full-time • Garner, North Carolina, United States • $62.01k - $96.44k / year • 1m ago

JOB PURPOSE:
The Manager’s responsibilities will include both technical and supervisory duties. Responsible for the on-site technical training and development of all laboratory technicians at the practice as well as the implementation of new products and technologies. The Manager will be expected to communicate regularly with the regional manager of laboratory excellence and other relevant ACI management and take an active role within the ACI Laboratory Network. While work methods follow established procedures and practices, candidates are expected to consult with the Chief Clinical Officer and team using a high degree of judgment on a patient-by-patient basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Expert in all aspects of denture fabrication, including, but not limited to, setting teeth, denture wax-up, including festooning and carving of teeth, rough and fine finishing and repairs, pouring and trimming denture models
A strong work ethic, proven leadership ability, positive attitude, and excellent communication skills
Expected to understand OSHA protocol
Willingness to cross-train lab team members in all areas of the lab
Other duties as assigned

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Strong interpersonal, leadership, management, and relationship-building skills
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with dental office procedures and terminology preferred
Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new programs
Competitive spirit with an entrepreneurial mindset to exceed goals
Availability to work full time, Monday through Friday, during the business hours of the lab and practice
Significant employment experience fabricating dentures from start to finish.
Denture and implant experience preferred, but implant experience is not a requirement.
Same-day denture experience is a bonus, but not required.
A minimum of ten years of hands-on technical experience with at least two years serving in a technical supervision or management capacity.
Proficient in full-arch hybrid restorations, complete dentures, overdentures and implant based restorative techniques and have strong knowledge of dental science and anatomy and esthetics.

Benefits
We care about our employees and understand the hard work that goes into providing the best-in-class patient care. You will be provided the training needed to provide you with the support you need to do your job well. Additional benefits include, group medical and dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending (health and dependent care), 401(k), 9 paid holidays off, 10 days of vacation, and 5 additional PTO days. We also offer ancillary benefits to include hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance options.

About Affordable Care
Founded in 1975, today Affordable Care, LLC is America’s largest dental support organization (DSO) focused on tooth replacement services, serving more than 400 dental practices across the United States. Supported practices primarily concentrate on extractions, dentures, implants, and fixed arches, with some practices housing an on-site laboratory to enable same-day dental services. Affordable Care is the DSO for several top dental brands including, but not limited to, Affordable Dentures & Implants, DDS Dentures + Implant Solutions, and Advanced Dental Implant Centers. From the Affordable Care Support Center, located in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park, along with field-based teams, Affordable Care provides business expertise and support services to dental practices, taking care of non-clinical duties so dentists can focus on treating patients (visit affordablecare.com).