Dental Assistant Extern

Hero Practice Services • Commerce City, CO

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About The Position

Hero Practice Services is seeking Dental Assistant Externs to gain experience with various facets of dental procedures in a pediatric office. The opportunity 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 end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or prior notice.

The role supports patient care and practice operations, including maintaining externship records, assisting with digital patient charting as directed by the dentist, preparing and cleaning treatment areas and instruments, and helping maintain an efficient schedule. Externs also help keep the practice clean, sterile, presentable, and patient-centric, and must follow applicable regulations and policies. Other duties supporting the business and its mission may be assigned.

Work is performed in a standard office environment and routinely involves standard office equipment. The position requires a full range of body motion, including sitting, walking, standing, bending, verbal communication in person and by telephone, repetitive hand use, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an accredited 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

• Keep track of 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 and educate patients on dental procedures.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and patient-centric working environment.
• Maintain compliance with applicable state, federal, and other regulations and policies, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed