Dental Lab Technician

Join our team as a Dental Lab Technician at PNWU Kennewick Dental School in Kennewick, WA. Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care. We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon, offering a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

Pay

$24.32–$29.79/hour, depending on experience, with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates. Additional pay for bilingual skills, paid on hours worked.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 24/7 telemedicine access
• Profit sharing and 403(b) retirement plan available
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• 8 paid holidays

Responsibilities

• Design dental restorations using CAD/CAM software and digital workflows, adhering to prescription requests from dentists
• Operate and maintain dental milling machines, scanners, 3D printers, furnaces, and related laboratory equipment
• Fabricate crowns, bridges, implant restorations, dentures, splints, nightguards, and other prosthetic appliances
• Import, export, and manage digital dental files
• Review digital scans for accuracy, margin integrity, occlusion, and restorative fit
• Collaborate with providers and clinical staff regarding restorative case planning, shade selection, and design modifications
• Perform finishing, staining, glazing, polishing, and quality control procedures for final restorations
• Troubleshoot digital workflow issues, milling errors, scanner issues, and software-related concerns
• Maintain laboratory inventory, materials, equipment maintenance schedules, and supply ordering
• Ensure compliance with infection control standards, HIPAA requirements, and organizational policies
• Assist in optimizing digital dentistry workflows across multiple clinics as needed
• Provide training or support to clinic staff related to digital impressions and restorative workflows, when applicable
• Perform clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a dental laboratory or as a Dental Assistant
• Demonstrated experience using intraoral scanners, laboratory scanners, CAD/CAM software, and dental milling equipment
• Knowledge of dental anatomy, occlusion, restorative materials, and prosthetic design principles
• Ability to independently manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Completion of a dental laboratory technology program or related technical training
• Dental assisting experience or dental assistant certification
• Experience in a Digital Dentistry Environment
• Experience with implant restorations and full-arch digital workflows
• Experience with 3D printing technologies and digital denture systems
• Experience working with digital dental file formats including STL files and digital case workflows
• Multi-site or high-volume clinic experience
• Certified Dental Technician (CDT) Certification
• Spanish-speaking skills at a level 10 (eligible for Bilingual Differential Compensation upon achieving an ALTA score of 10)

Skills

• Strong proficiency with digital dentistry systems and CAD/CAM technology
• Ability to operate milling machines, scanners, and associated laboratory equipment safely and effectively
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance
• Ability to interpret prescriptions, scans, and provider instructions accurately
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to troubleshoot technical and workflow issues independently
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions
• Knowledge of restorative and implant workflows in a clinical setting
• Familiarity with Exocad, 3Shape, CEREC, Medit, iTero, or similar systems
• Basic understanding of chairside dental assisting procedures
• Experience training or supporting clinical staff in digital workflows