Dental Lab Technician

Columbia Dental P.C.; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Dental P.C. is seeking a Lab Technician to fabricate prosthetics per doctors' prescriptions. The role emphasizes strong computer skills and the ability to learn dental‑specific processes through on‑the‑job training in a patient‑focused setting.

Evening and afternoon hours are required, with daily commuting to the Manchester, CT location. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and prior dental office experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented and able to handle multiple tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
• Experience working in a dental office is preferred.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a clinical lab.
• Excellent organizational skills and reliability.
• Self-motivated with the ability to meet patient expectations.
• Strong computer skills and ability to use dental lab systems.

Responsibilities

• Pours impressions and denture relines and repairs.
• Performs all stages of the prosthetic process.
• Utilizes orthodontic appliances, complete and partial dentures skills.
• Maintains lab area in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Builds and repairs dental appliances including dentures and implants.
• Operates standard lab tools and follows SOPs and prescriptions.
• Collaborates with dentists and other lab technicians.

Skills

Detail oriented

Interpersonal communication

Dental office experience

Willingness to learn

Organization

Reliable

Self-motivated

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Description

Reports to: Lab Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Office Location: 483 Middle Turnpike W Manchester, CT

Must be willing to commute to work every day. Might require relocation to CT

Position Summary

The Lab Technician fabricates prosthesis by the doctor's prescription. The position requires strong computer skills and experience using computer systems. While prior dental experience is helpful, the dental‑specific aspects of the role can be taught through on‑the‑job training. The position is scheduled for afternoon and evening hours, so the successful candidate must be available to start later in the day and work into the evening.

General Duties & Responsibilities

• Pours impressions and denture relines and repairs
• Performs all stages of the prosthetic process
• Utilizes specialty skills in areas such as orthodontic appliances, complete and partial dentures
• Maintains lab area in a clean and orderly fashion
• Builds and repairs dental appliances.
• Makes full and partial dentures, dental implants, mouthguards, orthodontics, and other dental appliances. All‑on‑four custom tray and BB.
• Uses standard dental lab tools, including porcelain ovens and furnaces, pinning equipment, and lathes.
• Follows standard operating procedures (SOPs), prescriptions, and dental impressions.
• Collaborates with dentists and other dental lab technicians.
• Adheres to lab processes and procedures and industry standards.
• Other relevant duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• Detail oriented
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Experience working in a dental office
• Willingness to learn and grow
• Excellent organizational skills to effectively handle multiple tasks
• Reliable and flexible
• Self‑motivated with the ability to exceed patient expectations
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent computer skills

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent

Physical Demands

• Ability to be physically mobile (stand, walk, reach, climb, bend) and also the ability to stand for prolonged periods throughout the day/work hours when needed
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate equipment
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds occasionally
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Note: The organization reserves the right to change the responsibilities and duties of this or any position at any time due to business necessity, with or without notice. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the sole duties and responsibilities required of any particular position within the organization. Employees may be required to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically listed on this job description. Columbia Dental is an equal‑opportunity employer.