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Dental Lab Manager Technician

Affordable Care

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Prairie Rose, ND
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Affordable Care is hiring a Dental Lab Manager Technician. The Dental Lab Manager Technician will oversee technical and supervisory duties, providing on‑site training for laboratory technicians, implementing new products and technologies, and communicating with regional and corporate management while applying judgment on a patient‑by‑patient basis. The role also requires expertise in denture fabrication, adherence to OSHA protocols, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Key focus areas include Provide on‑site technical training and development for laboratory technicians., Implement new products and technologies within the laboratory., and Communicate regularly with regional and ACI management and engage in the ACI Laboratory Network..

Important skills include Technical Training, New Product Implementation, New Technology Implementation, Denture Fabrication, Setting Teeth, and Denture Wax-Up. Preferred (not required): Full-Arch Hybrid Restorations, Complete Dentures, Overdentures, and Implant Based Restorative Techniques.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Technical TrainingNew Product ImplementationNew Technology ImplementationDenture FabricationSetting TeethDenture Wax-UpFestooningCarving of TeethRough and Fine FinishingDenture RepairsPouring and Trimming Denture ModelsLeadership AbilityCommunication SkillsOSHA ProtocolCross-Train Lab Team MembersInterpersonal SkillsManagement SkillsRelationship-Building SkillsFull-Arch Hybrid RestorationsComplete DenturesOverdenturesImplant Based Restorative TechniquesDental ScienceAnatomy and EstheticsDental Office ProceduresDental TerminologyComputer SkillsLearn New ProgramsCompetitive SpiritEntrepreneurial MindsetDenture ExperienceImplant Experience

Qualifications

High School DiplomaFull Time Availability10+ Years Hands-on Technical Experience2+ Years Technical Supervision or Management Capacity

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
HSA/FSA
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

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 360 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 ).

Job Details

Pay Type Hourly

Job Category Labs

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