Inside Higher Ed
Dental Laboratory Technician Supervisor
Inside Higher Ed, Augusta, Georgia, United States, 30910
Dental Laboratory Technician Supervisor
Location: Augusta University
Full Time
Overview
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
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 fixed dental prostheses (including waxing, investing, casting, porcelain application, finishing, and polishing) as prescribed by work authorization. Include CAD/CAM scanning, designing, milling, finishing, and polishing for all-ceramic prostheses. OTHER DUTIES: Perform all other job-related duties as assigned. Qualifications
Required:
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, or Dental Laboratory Technician certification with 10-15 years of experience in high quality laboratory operations and/or service training; working knowledge of fixed laboratory equipment and materials; ability to operate and perform preventive maintenance of dental equipment and machinery; knowledge of dental anatomy, tooth morphology, and anatomical structure; excellent eye-hand coordination; ability to comply with OSHA and HIPAA standards. Preferred:
Certified Dental Technician (CDT) certification; exceptional technical and artistic abilities; exceptionally high level of productivity. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Comprehensive knowledge of legacy and digital dental laboratory technology; excellent psychomotor, mechanical, and computer abilities; maintain confidentiality; perform primary procedures in 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; establish work priorities, organize schedules, and instruct subordinates; determine personnel requirements and conduct training; supervise maintenance programs of laboratory equipment. Shift / Salary / Benefits
Shift: Days/M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required) Pay Band: B12 Salary: Minimum $62,300 annually; salary to be commensurate with qualifications within the established range Recruitment Period: Until Filled Benefits: Health and dental insurance, life insurance, retirement plan options, paid vacation, sick leave, 13 paid holidays; Tuition Assistance Program for eligible full-time employees after 6 months. Conditions & Other Information
Background check required prior to starting Credit check may be required for positions of trust or departmental purchasing Motor vehicle report may be required for positions requiring university vehicle use For faculty hires: proof of completed degree(s) and transcripts; credential evaluation for foreign-trained candidates All employees must protect sensitive information and adhere to cybersecurity and privacy policies Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans. How To Apply
To apply, visit the Augusta University careers site or the listed external application page. If you need assistance, contact 706-721-9365. © 2025 Jobelephant.com. Posted by a recruitment advertising agency. Seniority level
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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
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 fixed dental prostheses (including waxing, investing, casting, porcelain application, finishing, and polishing) as prescribed by work authorization. Include CAD/CAM scanning, designing, milling, finishing, and polishing for all-ceramic prostheses. OTHER DUTIES: Perform all other job-related duties as assigned. Qualifications
Required:
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, or Dental Laboratory Technician certification with 10-15 years of experience in high quality laboratory operations and/or service training; working knowledge of fixed laboratory equipment and materials; ability to operate and perform preventive maintenance of dental equipment and machinery; knowledge of dental anatomy, tooth morphology, and anatomical structure; excellent eye-hand coordination; ability to comply with OSHA and HIPAA standards. Preferred:
Certified Dental Technician (CDT) certification; exceptional technical and artistic abilities; exceptionally high level of productivity. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Comprehensive knowledge of legacy and digital dental laboratory technology; excellent psychomotor, mechanical, and computer abilities; maintain confidentiality; perform primary procedures in 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; establish work priorities, organize schedules, and instruct subordinates; determine personnel requirements and conduct training; supervise maintenance programs of laboratory equipment. Shift / Salary / Benefits
Shift: Days/M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required) Pay Band: B12 Salary: Minimum $62,300 annually; salary to be commensurate with qualifications within the established range Recruitment Period: Until Filled Benefits: Health and dental insurance, life insurance, retirement plan options, paid vacation, sick leave, 13 paid holidays; Tuition Assistance Program for eligible full-time employees after 6 months. Conditions & Other Information
Background check required prior to starting Credit check may be required for positions of trust or departmental purchasing Motor vehicle report may be required for positions requiring university vehicle use For faculty hires: proof of completed degree(s) and transcripts; credential evaluation for foreign-trained candidates All employees must protect sensitive information and adhere to cybersecurity and privacy policies Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans. How To Apply
To apply, visit the Augusta University careers site or the listed external application page. If you need assistance, contact 706-721-9365. © 2025 Jobelephant.com. Posted by a recruitment advertising agency. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries
Online Audio and Video Media
#J-18808-Ljbffr