Dental Laboratory Technician

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentives may be offered

Job summary

The Eisenhower Army Medical Center Dental Lab at Fort Gordon, GA, seeks a skilled dental laboratory technician to perform full-range technical work in fabricating and repairing fixed prostheses and models. This Direct Hire Solicitation may include recruitment incentives for highly qualified candidates.

One year of specialized experience in designing or fabricating fixed restorations and interpreting dental prescriptions is required.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience designing or fabricating fixed restorations such as crowns, veneers and implant prosthesis.
• Interpret and apply dental prescriptions.
• Fabricate fixed and removable dental prostheses.

Responsibilities

• Perform fabrication and repair of fixed prostheses and models.
• Pour casts from impression materials.
• Utilize dental laboratory equipment and office automation.

Skills

Dental laboratory procedures

Fixed restorations

Implant prosthesis

Casting from impressions

Office automation

Education

Graduate-level education in dental technology

Tools

Dental laboratory equipment (hand tools, flasks, lathes)

Job description

About the Position

This position is located in the Dental Lab at Eisenhower Army Medical Center located at Fort Gordon, GA. The primary purpose is to perform full range of technical work in the fabrication and repair of fixed prostheses and models.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Recruitment incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience

One year of specialized experience which includes designing or fabricating fixed restorations such as crowns, veneers and implant prosthesis; interpreting and applying dental prescriptions, fabricating fixed and removable dental prosthesis; pouring casts from impression materials; and utilizing office automation. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

Education

One and a half years of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as such as construction of dental prosthetic appliances, use of dental laboratory material such as impression materials and use of laboratory equipment such as hand tools, flasks, dental lathes, and related equipment.

Combination of Education and Experience

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total semester hours minus 18) by 9. Add the two percentages.

Licensed Dentist

Licensed professional dentists will be considered qualified for any grade level if they have, in the aggregate, the required experience in dental laboratory procedures.