Dental Technician Ceramist

Job Description

Located in Cerritos, California, Polaris Dental Lab is a dental laboratory that specializes in the manufacturing of high quality dental restorations using digital technology and master ceramist techniques. A dental ceramist is responsible for fabricating dental prosthesis. These prosthetics include veneers, crowns, bridges, veneers, inlay, onlay, and custom abutments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Job Responsibilities:

· The ability to create restorations from start to finish whether it is a PFM, Layered Zirconia, Monolithic Zirconia, and Porcelain Veneers.

· Full Mouth Implant Restorations (All on X)

· Ability to recreate gingiva using either porcelain or composite

· The ability to shape and contour prefabricated stock abutments.

· Ensure proper anatomy, margin, color, contacts, and occlusion are achieved.

· Review and approve the work of Waxers, Designers, and Model Workers, as directed, for a case’s production.

· Read, interpret, and design restorations according to Doctors’ prescription forms.

· Must be able to handle high levels pressure especially when meeting deadlines.

· Must have great critical thinking abilities in to solve problems and create solutions for complex cases.

· Attention to detail

Job Type:

· Part-Time

· Full Time

Hours:

· Flexible

Experience:

· 10+ years working as a ceramist

· MDT or CDT preferred but not required.

· CAD/CAM knowledge but not necessary

Education:

· High School Diploma or GED required

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Work Location: In person