Augusta University
Dental Laboratory Technician Supervisor
Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia, United States, 30910
Dental Laboratory Technician Supervisor
Job ID: 286602 Location: Augusta University Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: * About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values are described at the Augusta University website. Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as partnerships addressing health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state. Information about the University System of Georgia (USG) and its core values can be found online at the USG website and related policy pages. Freedom of Expression is supported as stated in USG policy.
College/Department Information
The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University provides dental education through hands-on learning, patient care, and research. The DCG serves patients across Georgia in multiple practice models and clinics. Job Summary
Supervise all aspects of dental laboratory activities. Responsible for overall organization, employee utilization, and general operation of the dental laboratory. Ensure that employees comply with AU policies and regulations. Evaluate employees and provide advice, counsel, and disciplinary action as required. Perform annual performance appraisals for employees in coordination with department managers. Fabricate all types of precision fixed dental prosthetic restorations for students, residents, and faculty members at the Dental College of Georgia. Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to: SUPERVISION: Supervise all aspects of dental laboratory activities. Responsible for overall organization, employee utilization, and general operation of the lab. Ensure that employees comply with MCG policies and regulations. EVALUATE AND ADVISE: Evaluate employees and provide advice, counsel, and disciplinary action as required. Perform annual MCG performance appraisals in coordination with the department chairman. QUALITY CONTROL AND COMPLIANCE: Monitor quality control of all aspects of lab activities and products. Ensure prostheses are fabricated to the highest quality in compliance with work authorization. Employ the Lab Manager program to monitor progress and employee effort. MICROSCOPIC TECHNOLOGY: Use microscopic technology to ensure the highest level of margin integrity, design and fabricate metal and porcelain fused to metal single and multi-unit dental prostheses as prescribed by work authorization (waxing, investing, casting, porcelain application, finishing, and polishing). Use microscopic technology to ensure the highest level of margin integrity, design and fabricate all-ceramic single and multi-unit dental prostheses as prescribed by work authorization (CAD/CAM scanning, designing, milling, finishing, and polishing). OTHER DUTIES: Perform all other job-related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent from a recognized state or federal accrediting organization or Dental Laboratory Technician certification with 10-15 years of experience of high quality laboratory operations and/or service training; above average technical ability and a high level of productivity are essential; working knowledge of fixed laboratory equipment and materials; ability to operate and perform preventive maintenance of dental equipment and machinery used for the manufacture/fabrication of dental appliances; knowledge of dental anatomy, tooth morphology, and anatomical structure; excellent eye-hand coordination; ability to comply with OSHA & HIPAA standards. Preferred Qualifications
Certified Dental Technician (CDT) certification; exceptional technical and artistic abilities; exceptionally high level of productivity. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE: Comprehensive knowledge of legacy and digital dental laboratory technology. SKILLS: Excellent psychomotor, mechanical, and computer abilities and skills. ABILITIES: Maintain confidentiality; perform primary procedures in the fabrication and repair of fixed dental prostheses; design and fabricate porcelain fused to metal and all-ceramic crowns and fixed partial dentures; perform quality control procedures; inspect all completed work for conformity to the dentist's prescription, quality of workmanship, and artistic appearance; establish work priorities, organize work schedules, assign duties, and instruct subordinates in work techniques and procedures; determine personnel requirements, prepare and conduct training programs; supervise operational maintenance programs of laboratory equipment. Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days/M-F (work outside normal hours may be required) Pay Band: B12 Salary: Minimum $62,300 annually; salary to be commensurate with qualifications within the established range (generally minimum midpoint). Recruitment Period: Until Filled Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our part-time employees. Benefits may include health, dental, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan, vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Full-time employees after 6 months may be eligible for Tuition Assistance. Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates must pass a Background Check prior to starting. If applicable, a credit check may be required for Positions of Trust or Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: original transcripts may be required for proof of degree(s) and coursework; foreign credentials may require evaluation. All employees must protect the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies. Other Information
This position is responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service. Augusta University is a tobacco-free campus. Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans. How To Apply
Consider applying with us today! Apply at: careers site For assistance, contact 706-721-9365. To apply, visit the external application page: care ers link provided in original posting.
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Job ID: 286602 Location: Augusta University Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: * About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values are described at the Augusta University website. Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as partnerships addressing health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state. Information about the University System of Georgia (USG) and its core values can be found online at the USG website and related policy pages. Freedom of Expression is supported as stated in USG policy.
College/Department Information
The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University provides dental education through hands-on learning, patient care, and research. The DCG serves patients across Georgia in multiple practice models and clinics. Job Summary
Supervise all aspects of dental laboratory activities. Responsible for overall organization, employee utilization, and general operation of the dental laboratory. Ensure that employees comply with AU policies and regulations. Evaluate employees and provide advice, counsel, and disciplinary action as required. Perform annual performance appraisals for employees in coordination with department managers. Fabricate all types of precision fixed dental prosthetic restorations for students, residents, and faculty members at the Dental College of Georgia. Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to: SUPERVISION: Supervise all aspects of dental laboratory activities. Responsible for overall organization, employee utilization, and general operation of the lab. Ensure that employees comply with MCG policies and regulations. EVALUATE AND ADVISE: Evaluate employees and provide advice, counsel, and disciplinary action as required. Perform annual MCG performance appraisals in coordination with the department chairman. QUALITY CONTROL AND COMPLIANCE: Monitor quality control of all aspects of lab activities and products. Ensure prostheses are fabricated to the highest quality in compliance with work authorization. Employ the Lab Manager program to monitor progress and employee effort. MICROSCOPIC TECHNOLOGY: Use microscopic technology to ensure the highest level of margin integrity, design and fabricate metal and porcelain fused to metal single and multi-unit dental prostheses as prescribed by work authorization (waxing, investing, casting, porcelain application, finishing, and polishing). Use microscopic technology to ensure the highest level of margin integrity, design and fabricate all-ceramic single and multi-unit dental prostheses as prescribed by work authorization (CAD/CAM scanning, designing, milling, finishing, and polishing). OTHER DUTIES: Perform all other job-related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent from a recognized state or federal accrediting organization or Dental Laboratory Technician certification with 10-15 years of experience of high quality laboratory operations and/or service training; above average technical ability and a high level of productivity are essential; working knowledge of fixed laboratory equipment and materials; ability to operate and perform preventive maintenance of dental equipment and machinery used for the manufacture/fabrication of dental appliances; knowledge of dental anatomy, tooth morphology, and anatomical structure; excellent eye-hand coordination; ability to comply with OSHA & HIPAA standards. Preferred Qualifications
Certified Dental Technician (CDT) certification; exceptional technical and artistic abilities; exceptionally high level of productivity. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE: Comprehensive knowledge of legacy and digital dental laboratory technology. SKILLS: Excellent psychomotor, mechanical, and computer abilities and skills. ABILITIES: Maintain confidentiality; perform primary procedures in the fabrication and repair of fixed dental prostheses; design and fabricate porcelain fused to metal and all-ceramic crowns and fixed partial dentures; perform quality control procedures; inspect all completed work for conformity to the dentist's prescription, quality of workmanship, and artistic appearance; establish work priorities, organize work schedules, assign duties, and instruct subordinates in work techniques and procedures; determine personnel requirements, prepare and conduct training programs; supervise operational maintenance programs of laboratory equipment. Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days/M-F (work outside normal hours may be required) Pay Band: B12 Salary: Minimum $62,300 annually; salary to be commensurate with qualifications within the established range (generally minimum midpoint). Recruitment Period: Until Filled Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our part-time employees. Benefits may include health, dental, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan, vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Full-time employees after 6 months may be eligible for Tuition Assistance. Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates must pass a Background Check prior to starting. If applicable, a credit check may be required for Positions of Trust or Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: original transcripts may be required for proof of degree(s) and coursework; foreign credentials may require evaluation. All employees must protect the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies. Other Information
This position is responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service. Augusta University is a tobacco-free campus. Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans. How To Apply
Consider applying with us today! Apply at: careers site For assistance, contact 706-721-9365. To apply, visit the external application page: care ers link provided in original posting.
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