Dental Lab Technician - Full Time (97882)

Join our team as a Dental Lab Technician at PNWU Kennewick Dental School in Kennewick, WA! Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics. We invite you to explore our short clips, " WE are Yakima - WE are Family " and " YVFWC - And then we grew ," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families! Position Highlights: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

$24.32-$29.79/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates

Additional pay for your bilingual skills, paid on hours worked

100% employer-paid health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine

Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available

Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

What You'll Do: Design dental restorations using CAD/CAM software and digital workflows, adhering to the prescription requests from the dentists

Operate and maintain dental milling machines, scanners, 3D printers, furnaces, and related laboratory equipment

Fabricate crowns, bridges, implant restorations, dentures, splints, nightguards, and other prosthetic appliances

Import, export, and manage digital dental files

Review digital scans for accuracy, margin integrity, occlusion, and restorative fit

Collaborate with providers and clinical staff regarding restorative case planning, shade selection, and design modifications

Perform finishing, staining, glazing, polishing, and quality control procedures for final restorations

Troubleshoot digital workflow issues, milling errors, scanner issues, and software-related concerns

Maintain laboratory inventory, materials, equipment maintenance schedules, and supply ordering

Ensure compliance with infection control standards, HIPAA requirements, and organizational policies

Assist in optimizing digital dentistry workflows across multiple clinics as needed

Provide training or support to clinic staff related to digital impressions and restorative workflows, when applicable

Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

Minimum 2 years' experience in a dental laboratory, or as a Dental Assistant

Demonstrated experience using intraoral scanners, laboratory scanners, CAD/CAM software, and dental milling equipment

Knowledge of dental anatomy, occlusion, restorative materials, and prosthetic design principles

Ability to independently manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire

Completion of a dental laboratory technology program or related technical training preferred

Dental assisting experience or dental assistant certification preferred

Experience in a Digital Dentistry Environment preferred

Experience with implant restorations and full-arch digital workflows preferred

Experience with 3D printing technologies and digital denture systems preferred

Experience working with digital dental file formats including STL files and digital case workflows preferred

Multi-site or high-volume clinic experience preferred

Certified Dental Technician (CDT) Certification preferred

Spanish-speaking skills are preferred at a level 10

This position is eligible for Bilingual Differential Compensation when an ALTA score of 10 is achieved

Strong proficiency with digital dentistry systems and CAD/CAM technology

Ability to operate milling machines, scanners, and associated laboratory equipment safely and effectively

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance

Ability to interpret prescriptions, scans, and provider instructions accurately

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Ability to troubleshoot technical and workflow issues independently

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions

Knowledge of restorative and implant workflows in a clinical setting

Familiarity with Exocad, 3Shape, CEREC, Medit, iTero, or similar systems

Basic understanding of chairside dental assisting procedures

Experience training or supporting clinical staff in digital workflows

Our Mission Statement "Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being." Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment. Visit our website at to learn more about our organization!