Dental Laboratory Assistant- IL- College of Dental Medicine

Summary

The Dental Laboratory Assistant assists the Dental Laboratory Coordinator with duties at the College of Dental Medicine Dental Clinic. This position reports to the Dental Lab Coordinator.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor all incoming and outgoing laboratory cases that require opening and closing small shipping boxes.
• Check all lab cases for quality assurance prior to going to the lab and returning to the student dentist.
• Record and organize laboratory charges.
• Record and organize data import into the electronic student management system (DDX linked to EPIC), which requires computer skills and keyboard input.
• Assist and assess students with lab prescriptions and lab equipment usage.
• Organize, stock, and maintain cleanliness in student laboratories, requiring the tech to lift and pour 25 lbs. of lab material into bins. Move equipment for relocation or cleaning.
• Communicate and discuss cases with laboratories, faculty, and students.
• Maintain lab equipment requiring the ability to change filters, partially disassemble small equipment to clean, using small hand tools such as pliers, screwdrivers, etc.
• Train with our technology changes in the clinic as needed.
• Work closely with the other Dental Laboratory Assistants and the Dental Lab Coordinator.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This individual must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner with regular, predictable, in-person attendance. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Qualifications

The individual must have the ability to become familiar with EPIC and DDX Dental Software Management Systems and the Cerec CAD/CAM system. Demanding precision, the assistant should enjoy detail work and work cooperatively with faculty, students, and staff. This position requires a significant amount of interaction with the public and many internal customers, and therefore, the individual must be able to develop a positive rapport effectively. The ability to maintain a professional demeanor, be meticulous, and promote a welcoming atmosphere is essential. The ability to collaborate well with a small team is a must for a team player.

Education and/or Experience


High school diploma or GED required. Must have 1-3 years of related experience working in a dental office or dental laboratory setting. Previous experience working with dentures, partials, mouth guards, and repairs is preferred. The ideal candidate will have experience in a commercial laboratory with the ability to demonstrate laboratory procedures to students. Experience working in a team and a customer service-oriented environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


Computer Skills


Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Ability to become familiar with the EPIC and DDX Clinic Management Systems.

Language Skills


Intermediate skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This position requires that the technician have excellent manual dexterity.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois, and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences, and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long-term disability and pet insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts, including healthcare reimbursement and a child/dependent care account. We offer a work-life balance with a competitive time off package including paid holidays, sick/flex days, personal days, and vacation days. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, a child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection, and an employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us, and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.


Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws and regulations. Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.

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