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Create medical models and implantable prosthetics using software and 3D printing.

Planned, prioritized and balanced the workload of 8 lab technicians providing dental laboratory support to 3000+ patient population. Monitored technician upgrade training, identified areas requiring more training and developed training processes that were methodologically sound and targeted to job requirements. Tracked case completion to ensure technicians addressed required activities and timelines. Managed $200K dental laboratory equipment and supply inventory. Collected relevant laboratory metrics that met the needs of the squadron commander for planning/objectives oversight. Member of squadron management committee whose was responsible for conducting analyses of dental lab metrics that yielded quality information aligned with mission goals; identified relevant information required by the commander, patterns/inconsistencies related to prosthetic remakes, relationships between remakes and technician training, inter-dependencies between successful case completion and quality of provider case submissions, and potential implication to the flying mission of the 35th Fighter Wing. Prepared quality written work in the form of annual performance reports, award packages and monthly reports that exceeded relevant Air Force writing and evidence standards, and appropriately targeted the intended Air Force purpose. Communicated relevant and accurate information through informal presentations at squadron staff meetings and formal presentations at squadron management committee meetings. Collaborated with dental officers to treatment plan their patients and address case issues or solve problems; then followed up with both the patient and dental provider to ensure needs were met. Contributed to team efforts through formal and informal conversations, soliciting and listening to the opinions of fellow non-commissioned officers to better accomplish the squadron mission.

Ensured Air Force training, legal, medical, firearm, equipment and supply requirements met for deployable personnel. Scheduled military personnel into formal and informal training courses. Monitored time-phased force deployment data (TPFDD) libraries and other relevant databases to ensure medical UTC compliance. Reviewed designed operational capability (DOC) statements for medical units. Analyzed changes impacting DOC statements and evaluated medical unit capabilities to support contingency operations, field training exercises and other operations. Continuously reviewed wartime support plans and TPFDD products to ascertain and advise the medical group commander on medical requirements for AEF teams. Reported status of AEF personnel using a variety of computer/database systems including the Medical Readiness Decision Support System (MRDSS), the AEF Reporting Tool (ART) and the Status Of Readiness Training Systems (SORTS). Conducted annual review of medical readiness Air Force Instructions and Air Force, Joint, and NATO doctrine to ensure accuracy with current medical group planning documents. Researched, reviewed, developed, and implemented relevant Emergency Management information, plans and programs for inclusion in the MCRP. Reviewed and developed programs regarding chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear hazards education and mitigation strategies for inclusion in the MCRP. Reviewed and implemented training standards and METLs. Accountable to the medical treatment facility commander for the readiness of medical personnel to execute wartime or peacetime missions and contingencies. Ensured the personnel assigned to the medical treatment facility were trained and equipped for military mobilization and peacetime disasters. Worked with medical treatment facility and base personnel, as well as municipal and state organizations to oversee and conduct periodic training sessions and realistic field exercises.

Responsible for supervising 12 military and 2 civilian laboratory technicians. Led the ceramics section providing dental porcelain support to over 500 dental officers at the largest dental laboratory in the DoD. Established and enforced quality and production standards for prosthetic fabrication. Administered on-the-job training to subordinates to ensure section met mission requirements. Tracked section metrics and reported status at monthly lab management meeting.

Responsible for $300K of dental supplies and $750K of dental equipment. Maintained appropriate dental supply stock levels to support 2000+ patient population. Requisitioned, received and maintained dental materiel publication files. Provided information to dental and medical logistics personnel on issues, schedules, and related matters. Performed, organized, and monitored dental materiel management functions. Initiated and managed the requisitioning, receipt, storage, issue and turn in of dental materiel. Established and monitored a quality control program. Ensured effective internal controls for processing property documents and maintaining accountable records. Determined and evaluated action taken to establish dental stock control levels and inventory control. Conducted inventories. Coordinated repair operations with the medical equipment maintenance activity. Conducted periodic internal inspections of dental materiel for compliance with policies, procedures and directives. Analyzed reports and records and took necessary corrective action. Ensured effective support was provided for all customers. Received and inspected incoming supplies and equipment. Applied special handling procedures for controlled dental items, gases, precious metals, dangerous and hazardous materials and refrigerated or frozen materials. Ensured equipment inventories were accomplished annually and necessary corrective actions and documentation was taken. Performed and supervised periodic maintenance on computer systems. Prepared the dental squadron budget estimates and financial plans. Monitored expenditures and obligations; analyzed financial reports and accounting and reporting procedures. Performed and managed dental information technology functions and activities. Requested and documented technical assistance from the medical information technology function. Monitored dental adherence to information technology security programs. Performed customer support activities.