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Dental Laboratory Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Posted today
On-site Phoenix, AZ $58K – $76K Apply by Jul 13, 2026 Dental Laboratory Aid And Technician ISTJ HealthcareTrades
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The position is at the full performance level located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), at the (Phoenix VA Healthcare System, VA Medical Center (VAMC) in the (Dental Service). The primary purpose of the dental laboratory technician is to work on the written order or prescription by the dentist.
What You'll Do
- →Major duties include but not limited to: Removable and Implant Prosthodontic Services (35%): The incumbent is responsible for the complex fabrication of removable prostheses such as but not limited to pouring final removable impressions, fabrication of occlusal rims, case articulation, denture tooth set up for removable partial/complete dentures and maxillofacial prostheses.
- →The incumbent is responsible to fabricate fluoride trays, removable orthotics for bruxism, sleep apnea and/or radiation purpose.
- →The incumbent is responsible to fabricate Provide completion of laboratory reline procedures with same day service.
- →Fixed and Implant Prosthodontic Services (35%): The incumbent is responsible for the complex fabrication of fixed prosthodontics such as but not limited to the final pour, pindex and section of fixed prosthodontic impressions.
- →The incumbent will fabricate restorations using high noble based, ceramic and/or veneer pressed.
- →The incumbent will provide fabrication of metal-ceramo restorations that requires metal preparation and porcelain application.
- →Dental Laboratory Support (20%): The incumbent pours diagnostic impressions, fabricates custom trays, duplicates diagnostic casts and or diagnostic wax ups.
- →The incumbent will provide services to repair fixed and removable prosthesis by but not limited to; soldering, laser welding, porcelain addition, acrylic repair, orthodontic wire preparation and finishing.
- →Administrative Support and Educational Duties (10%): The incumbent is responsible to collaborate with prescribing Dentist on all prosthetic appliances.
- →The incumbent provides education, training and instruction to dental assistants, dental hygienist, dentist regarding fabrication and design of prostheses.
- →The incumbent is responsible for the daily operations of the dental laboratory that includes but not limits to; supply, equipment procurement, organization, case input and tracking, general preventative maintenance and bio-medical engineering requests.
- →The incumbent performs and conducts material testing for the Prosthetic Laboratory Director who is a Board-Certified Prosthodontist.
- →This laboratory dental material testing determines the efficacy of possible materials that can or will maximize and optimize laboratory processes.
- →The incumbent will plan and conduct classroom and or laboratory instruction for dental clinicians, dental laboratory staff and auxiliary dental personnel.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
- ✓You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
- ✓If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
- ✓For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Personality Fit
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