Job description

Description:PUYALLUP TRIBAL HEALTH AUTHORITY, located in Tacoma, Washington is seeking a full time Dental Lab Technician with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience.
“It is the mission of the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority to provide quality healthcare and promote wellness in a culturally appropriate manner.”
We offer an outstanding workplace, competitive market based salary, and benefits packages including:

• Monday – Friday schedule
• Medical/Dental/Vision benefits – monthly premiums paid 100% for employees
• 18+ annual paid holidays
• Generous paid sick and vacation accruals
• 401(k) with annual profit sharing
• Life & AD&D insurance coverage
• PTHA is an approved loan repayment site for various programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent work/home life balance

GENERAL FUNCTION: Provide dental prosthesis fabrication and repair services utilizing professional journeyman level laboratory techniques.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform full range of tasks required to design, fabricate and repair dental appliances in a timely manner.
• Maintain daily accurate computer log entries for work performed.
• Perform proper cleaning and disinfecting procedures during and after a scheduled shift.
• Fabricate full or partial dentures and ortho appliances, crowns, bridges and night guards.
• Shape and fabricate dental appliances with grinding, polishing tools and proper equipment.
• Consult with dentists to resolve problems with prescription specifications.
• Check inventory weekly and order materials and supplies as needed.Work together as a team, with other Dental Lab staff members, to complete projects in a timely manner.
• Work together as a team, with other Dental Lab staff members, to complete projects in a timely manner.
• When staffing shortage is noticed, notify supervisor immediately (same or next day) so that work flow can be adjusted to avoid negatively impacting deadlines and patient care.
• Able to read and comprehend dentist’s prescriptions and instructions.

Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited Dental Lab School
• Two (2) years’ experience in the following areas: orthodontic appliances, denture fabrication and processing cast partial frameworks
• Experience and/or ability to work with electronic health record systems

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

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