Lab Technician

Expected Hire-in Range from $23.69 - $26.71 per hour, depending on experience, with an earning potential range from $20.16 - $30.24 per hour. To learn more about how Willamette Dental Group is keeping our employees safe, please visit https://willamettedental.com/safety/ The Lab Tech maintains and improves patients' oral health by fabricating fixed and removable prostheses according to dentist prescriptions. Must be able to accomplish all general duties including; interpreting lab Rx, supply inventory, equipment maintenance and operation, model production and articulation, infection control procedures, polishing appliances, shipping and receiving. Carry out all duties within guidelines of company’s infection control protocol. Majority of time (approximately 60%) is spent performing tasks in some or all of the following categories: Crown & Bridge – wax, invest, cast, metal finish ceramic framework, stress breakers, trim dies, opaque PFMs, simple PFMs, inspection of impressions and models. Dentures & Partials – partial set ups, relines, flippers and treatment partials, U & L set ups, complex repairs, tooth ordering and partial frame design & function. Inspect impressions and models.\ Ortho – Hawley retainers, monoblocs, bite plates, Schwarz appliances, 3-way sagittals, spring retainers, select and seat orthodontic bands, hard night guards, talon night guards, and all fixed appliances. May perform Lab Tech I duties in any or all of the three categories; crown & bridge, dentures & partials and ortho. Job Qualifications High school diploma or GED required and a minimum of three years’ lab technician experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience which will provide the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Dental tech trade school preferred. Certified Dental Technician (CDT) preferred. Dental terminology as applied to the dental technician occupation. Principles, practices, methods and techniques of dental laboratory technology. Sterilization and safety procedures. Dental laboratory tools and equipment. Customer service skills. Excellent oral and written skills. Work methodically and reliably in a highly organized manner. Maintain accurate and detailed records related to the work. Operate and maintain dental tools and equipment. Repair and/or reline dentures. Attention to detail. Ability to meet deadlines. COVID Requirements: Quarantine may be required for persons working or present in a health care facility, experiencing signs or symptoms of COVID infection or after being exposed to someone who is COVID positive. Willamette Dental follows requirements and precautions for COVID issued by OSHA, CDC and other agencies of the state and federal governments. OREGON ONLY: Current government mandates require full COVID vaccination status, or lawful exemption status, for all persons, including student externs, who will be working or present in an Oregon health care facility. For clinician roles: If you cross state lines, you are required to be in compliance with the specific state COVID regulations and mandates. Company Overview We provide: A stable, dentist-owned private company with an eye on the future. Excellent benefits including: Paid time off 401k $1 for $1 match up to 5% of your compensation or the IRS limit for 401(k) contributions, whichever comes first Medical, dental, life and disability insurances Tuition reimbursement A culture of inclusivity and respect in line with our core values of health, compassion, innovation and integrity. Supportive community outreach dollars and encouragement to volunteer. Thorough employee orientation and onboarding. We are: A provider and employer of choice in the Northwest for 50 years. Dental insurance + providers in over 50 general and specialty offices in OR, WA and ID. Dedicated to proactive care to facilitate the best possible outcomes. Willamette Dental Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status and other protected characteristics. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position’s scope and function in the company. This position may be exposed to PHI in the course of his/her duties, and will handle protected information (PHI) in a manner consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).