Dental Lab Technician III - CAD/CAM Design

 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 Dental Lab Technician III - CAD/CAM Design opportunity at NDX Stern Empire in Houston, TX. 

The regular hours for this position are from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, and subject to change from time to time. 

This is a full-time position featuring employee benefits including: health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid holiday, vacation, and sick time; 401K with company contribution; and tuition reimbursement!

 

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of the Position:

• Read prescriptions and specifications received from dentist.
• Design dental frameworks/restorations that provide the patient with the proper function and aesthetics.
• Nest and Mill all Cad/Cam products
• Maintain and operate the mills
• Design implant abutments
• It is the dental technician’s job to insure all steps are followed, in order, to insure consistent, accurate results.
• Verify the scan is correct and materials have been entered in correctly.
• Adjust settings accordingly to product types.
• Read and review all paperwork on each case for correct information.
• Keep cases organized so that everyone on the milling projects can work as a team.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned.
• All other duties as assigned.

 

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Must have basic computer skills

 

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• Preferred: Minimum of 2 years of Dental Laboratory CAD/CAM experience
• Required: Proficient in executing all levels of CAD/CAM design cases without assistance. 
• Demonstrates ability to handle complex design cases independently. 
• Cross-trained in multiple tasks and functions across the department and operates self-sufficiently.

 

Hazardous Materials or Equipment Used:

• Computer

 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Required to sit, stand, walk, and/or reach.
• Exhibit fine motor skills and/or perform repetitive motions.
• Read and interpret prescriptions and other required documentation.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information.
• Vision capabilities:  depth perception, attention to detail, and/or color.