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National Dentex Digital Design Manager-Dental Lab Technician III in Jacksonville, Florida
Description
Join National Dentex - a leading healthcare organization specializing in the dental industry! We offer a full spectrum of specialized products, services, and technologies to address any dental restoration need. Currently, we have 50 labs throughout the country. We are seeking to fill a number of key positions within our organization including this opportunity at NDX Dynamic Dental Solutions Dental Laboratory in Jacksonville, FL for a Full Time Digital Design Manager-Dental Lab Technician III.
The regular hours for this position are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and subject to change from time to time.
Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of the Position:
Accountable for workflow and assignment of cases meeting department due dates
Confer with lab technicians and other personnel to refine operating procedures, resolve problematic scenarios, and provide technical information.
Research and Develop new and innovative methods and products as they pertain to the dental industry.
Read prescriptions and specifications received from dentist.
Knowledge and comfortability with computers.
Operate the computer-aided design & computer-aided manufacturing steps for the designing process, including scanning, loading and creating files.
Operate software for nesting designs to be processed through the milling / printing process.
Load information into the computer, such as patient name, pan number, type of crown, shade.
Follow all required steps, to insure consistent, accurate results.
Handle inbound & outbound calls to doctors as needed.
Assist Manager with training and develop team members.
Use past experience and successes to effectively trouble shoot and problem solve.
Manage daily job task assignments to keep production running at high levels of efficiency.
Disseminate knowledge and provide continual team improvement through teaching and instructing.
Maintain productivity by monitoring workload of functional areas; identifying peak and slack periods; making operational or staffing adjustments.
Maintains department staff by recruiting selecting orienting, and training employees.
Ensure the work flow process meets Company standards of quality control, production and documentation.
Review final work to confirm that quality standards have been met.
Clean work area daily.
All other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities Required:
Excellent hand-eye coordination.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Capable of managing time and working well with others
Strong leadership skills and accountability
Knowledgeable in dental anatomy and terminology
Strong problem solving skills, capable of coming up with creative approaches for generating new ideas and improving existing processes or products in the unit.
Professional skill level in the use of CAD software using engineering and design principles to maximize output.
Strong ability to read, listen, comprehend, retain, and execute on written and verbal instructions.
High level of organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize work.
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
Minimum Education and Experience Required:
Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
This technician has a minimum of five (5) years of experience and is skilled in one or more of the skills associated with a Dental Laboratory Technician.
Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:
Computer and scanning equipment.
Small machinery.
Hand-pieces.
- Additional related materials or equipment, as required.
Personal protective equipment, as required.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel and/or reach.
Fine motor skills and ability to perform repetitive motions.
Vision capabilities, including depth perception, attention to detail, and color.
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
- High School or Equivalent or better
- 5 years: Must have 5 years of experience as a Dental Laboratory Technician and is skilled in one or more of the tasks associated with a Fixed Department Dental Laboratory Technician.