Removable Dental Lab Manager at Dental Associates MN

Maplewood, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

80000.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Removable Prosthetics, Supervision, Training, Mentoring, Scheduling, Staffing, Workflow Management, Quality Control, Troubleshooting, Communication, Inventory Management, Leadership, Problem Solving, Time Management, Attention To Detail, Adaptability

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Position Summary The Removable Dental Lab Manager oversees all operations of our in-house removable prosthetics laboratory, including dentures, partials, relines, repairs and nightguards. This role ensures high-quality, timely fabrication while leading a skilled technical team and supporting communication between our Doctors and the laboratory. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Management · Supervise, train, and mentor technicians in all phases of removable prosthetic fabrication · Manage scheduling, staffing, and workflow to meet turnaround times · Conduct performance evaluations and ensure ongoing technical competency Fabrication Oversight · Establish and oversee quality control procedures throughout all stages of fabrication · Troubleshoot complex removable cases and provide technical guidance to team members · Ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment Communication · Serve as primary contact for Dentists and Practice Managers regarding removable cases · Review prescriptions, clarify case details and offer technical recommendations · Resolve quality issues, remake concerns and case delays professionally and promptly · Provide occasional chairside or virtual support as needed Process Optimization & Compliance · Implement standardized workflows to increase efficiency and reduce remakes · Maintain accurate production records, logs and reporting for management · Manage inventory of materials and coordinate ordering of supplies Requirements Qualifications · Minimum 7+ years of experience in removable prosthetics · Previous supervisory or management experience in a dental laboratory setting · Strong technical knowledge of full/partial dentures, occlusion principles and fabrication methods · Ability to read and interpret prescriptions, digital concepts and case documentation · Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills Core Competencies · Technical Expertise in Dental Removable Prosthetics · Leadership and Team Development · Quality Assurance · Time and Workflow Management · Customer Service & Professional Communication · Problem Solving & Critical Thinking · Attention to Detail · Adaptability & Continuous Improvement

Responsibilities

The Removable Dental Lab Manager oversees all operations for in-house removable prosthetics fabrication, including dentures and nightguards, ensuring high quality and timely delivery while leading the technical team. Key duties involve supervising technicians, managing workflow, establishing quality control, and serving as the primary communication link between dentists and the laboratory.