Description

Summary

The Dental Laboratory Assistant position assists the Dental Lab Coordinator in functions and duties at the College of Dental Medicine, Dental Institute, Arizona. This position reports to the Director of Clinical Digital Technology Curriculum.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor all out-going and in-coming laboratory cases requiring the opening and closing of small shipping boxes.

• Record and organize data to be imported in various software which requires computer skills and keyboard input.

• Assist and assess students with lab prescriptions and lab equipment usage.

• Organize, stock, and maintain cleanliness in student laboratories requiring lifting up to 25lbs of lab material into bins. Move equipment for relocation or cleaning.

• Maintain lab equipment requiring the ability to change filters, partially disassemble small equipment to clean, using small hand tools such as pliers, screwdrivers, etc.

• Working with new technologies that are implemented in the clinic and laboratory

• Work closely with the other Dental Laboratory Coordinator and the Director of Clinical Digital Technology Curriculum.

• Communicate and discuss cases with laboratories, faculty and students.

• Train with our technology changes in the clinic as needed.

• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This individual must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner with regular, predictable, in-person attendance. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED required. Must have 1-3 years of related experience working in a dental office or dental laboratory setting. Previous experience working with dentures, partials, mouth guards, and repairs is preferred. The ideal candidate will have experience in a commercial laboratory with the ability to demonstrate laboratory procedures to students. The candidate should enjoy detailed work and work cooperatively with faculty, students, and staff. The ability to maintain a professional demeanor, be meticulous and promote a welcoming atmosphere is essential. The ability to collaborate well and work with a team.

Computer Skills

Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Ability to become familiar with laboratory and dental clinical software. This individual will become familiar with in-use medical/dental computer systems such as CEREC, Epic, and university email.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is often required to lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds, and on occasion, must lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires that the technician have excellent manual dexterity.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long term disability and pet insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account. We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holiday’s, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws, including 41 C.F.R. 60-1.4(a), 250.5(a), 300.5(a) and 741.5(a). Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)