Dental Assistant Extern

Hero Practice Services • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

Hero Practice Services is seeking Dental Assistant Externs to gain experience with various dental procedures in a pediatric office. The position is open only to students enrolled in an accredited dental assisting program. Upon successful completion of externship hours, externs may be hired as full-time dental assistants. The position reports to the Operations Manager and is at-will, meaning either the employer or employee may terminate the employment at any time, with or without cause or prior notice.

The role involves supporting dental office procedures and patient care, maintaining patient records and treatment areas, and helping keep the practice clean and compliant. Additional duties that support the business and its mission may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a dental assisting program.
• Proven work experience in customer or patient service, or the ability and desire to learn.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a desire for professional growth.
• Organized and possess knowledge of dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Track externship hours and timesheets.
• Record patient charting and the dentist’s notes in the digital patient chart, as directed by the dentist.
• Prepare and clean treatment rooms and instruments.
• Monitor the schedule for efficiency.
• Educate patients on dental procedures.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and patient-centric working environment.
• Comply with applicable state, federal, and other regulations, including OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, and the employee handbook.
• Keep the practice clean and presentable, including cleaning restrooms and the patient lobby, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting.
• Perform other duties that support the business and its mission, as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed