Dental Tech Ceramists/ Full Arch and Implant - APEX DENTAL LABORATORY GROUP LLC - Rapid City, SD

Permanent Dental Hygienist Job

Rapid City, SD

Job Description

General Description of Function:
Responsible for building, contouring, and stain/glazing of esthetic anterior and posterior restorations including full arch zirconia/ hybrid prosthetics, layered porcelain, monolithic zirconia and lithium disilicate in a productive environment. Be the onsite subject matter expert regarding implant restorations, systems, clinical solutions and ability to articulate solutions or options to our customers.
Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of the Position:

Read and review all paperwork on each case for correct information including prescriptions and specifications received from dentist. Clarify questions with supervisor.
Confirm that all items needed are present and in suitable condition
Choose correct porcelain
Build/Contour to correct anatomical contour, blend and occlusion
Fire at correct temperature
Add on when necessary
Steam clean required items
Place units back onto dies, back onto models
Return items to proper pan
Complete cases according to work ticket schedule, notify supervisor of late cases
Scan and initial cases as required
Follow all safety rules and regulations as well as standard operating procedures
Perform tasks at one primary work station
Manipulate small items and hand tools
Operate a sandblasting unit as well as a steam cleaner
Custom Shading
Perform/Document routine scheduled Preventative Maintenance of equipment
Participate in Company sponsored training and meetings as required
Support and incorporate Apex Mission, Vision and Core Values
Clean work area daily
Perform other duties as required and assigned


Skills and Abilities Required:

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
Stay organized and manage work based on work tickets, Dr. preferences and due dates
Ability to work in a fast paced, ever changing work environment
Ability to meet assigned production levels, quality standards and timelines
Excellent hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity and depth perception
Ability to pay close attention to details
Self-Motivated


Minimum Education and Experience Required:

CDT preferred but not required
Minimum of 5 years experience
Proficient in Full Arch; adding pink porcelain, fitting and finishing Zirconia/ Hybrid prosthetics
Proficient with Implant Solutions; Technical/ Clinical knowledge of systems and solutions

Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:
Must wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing work tasks that require and follow safety guidelines as stated in Apex Safety & Health Plan Manual.

Porcelain Furnace
Sandblasting Unit
Steam Cleaner
Electric Handpiece

Physical Requirements:

Regularly required to walk, sit, stand and/or reach
Manual dexterity which allows the individual to grasp and operate small hand tools/equipment and use their hands and fingers and to produce precision product is required
Regularly required to push, pull, lift and/or carry 0-10 lbs.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus


Nothing in this position description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities.
Benefits:

Health Ins options
Employee Wellness Program
STD & Life Ins Policy with Optional Voluntary Life
Dental Reimbursement
FSA/HSA
401K Retirement
PTO & Sick Leave

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