Dental Lab Technician (Anaplastologist)

Naval Medical Center San Diego San Diego CA

Compass Government Solutions is currently recruiting qualified Dental Laboratory Technicians (Anaplastologist) to provide dental laboratory support services at Naval Medical Center San Diego in San Diego California. This position supports Hospital Dentistry and maxillofacial prosthetic services in a military medical center environment.

Work Schedule

Services shall be provided Monday through Friday between the hours of . Shifts will be scheduled for 8-hour periods not including an uncompensated 30-minute lunch break.

• Duty Hours: None
• On-Call Hours: None
• Call-Back Hours: None
• Overage Hours: None

Job Duties:

• Work closely with professional staff in the fabrication and fitting of ocular restorations facial prostheses crowns and fixed partial dentures
• Independently design construct and resolve complex dental laboratory design and fabrication issues
• Fabricate maxillofacial prosthetics including surgical interim and definitive obturators palatal lift prostheses radiation stents extraoral prosthetics magnet implant systems ocular prostheses and silicone prostheses
• Read interpret and apply requirements prescribed in dental prosthetic prescriptions (DD Form 2322)
• Fabricate dental laboratory work to quality standards evaluated under microscopic magnification
• Maintain laboratory work areas and equipment
• Maintain correction rates within required quality thresholds
• Perform laboratory functions including pouring impressions trimming and articulating casts duplicating casts fabricating trays orthodontic retainers mouth guards surgical guides and prosthodontic templates
• Fabricate removable prosthodontic appliances including custom trays occlusion rims dentures relines repairs orthodontic retainers TAP appliances occlusal guards and implant-supported restorations
• Apply porcelain and colorants to fabricate crowns fixed partial dentures implant restorations and ceramic prostheses
• Modify metal and ceramic frameworks to optimize prosthetic fit function and esthetics
• Perform prosthesis finishing procedures including waxing investing casting soldering contouring and polishing frameworks
• Utilize CAD/CAM software and hardware to upload digital impressions scan casts design restorations and mill ceramic restorations

Qualifications :

Degree/Training

Candidates must meet one of the following qualification pathways:

• Associate Degree or Certificate from a dental laboratory technology program or
• Certificate from Army Air Force or Navy Dental Laboratory Training (METC) or
• Evidence of two or more years as a laboratory technician accompanied by a letter of recommendation from a licensed dentist or previous dental laboratory employer

Education

• Successful completion of a two-year program of study and training in dental laboratory techniques approved by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA) or
• High School diploma if certified through an Army Air Force or Navy Dental Laboratory Training (METC) program

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years within the last three (3) years of dental laboratory experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • General Laboratory
  • Removable Prosthodontics
  • Porcelain Application (Ceramist)
  • Prosthesis Finishing (Metal and Ceramic)
  • CAD/CAM Design and Milling
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as an anaplastologist
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM design workflows and manufacturing required

Citizenship/Security:

• U.S. citizenship is required for this position due to access requirements for U.S. Government computer systems and networks.

Additional Information :

Benefits:

At Compass Government Solutions we value our team and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health well-being and professional growth:

• Competitive Salary  Recognizing your skills and experience.
• Accrued Paid Time Off & Paid Federal Holidays  Balance work and life with time to recharge.
• Medical Dental and Vision Plans  Flexible coverage to meet your needs.
• Capital Services CSI Benefits Packages  Our signature benefit offering enhanced coverage mental health support and specialized resources tailored to our employees unique needs.
• 401(k) Plan  Planning for your future has never been easier.
• Life & Disability Insurance  Protection and peace of mind for you and your family.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Compass Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time