Dental Assistant Extern

Hero Practice Services • Belvedere, CA

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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. Upon successful completion of externship hours, externs may be hired as full-time dental assistants. The position is open only to students enrolled in an accredited dental assisting program and reports to the Operations Manager. The position is at-will, meaning either the employer or employee may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or prior notice.

The role involves tracking externship hours and timesheets; recording patient charting and dentist notes in digital patient charts as directed; preparing and cleaning treatment rooms and instruments; monitoring the schedule for efficiency; educating patients on dental procedures; maintaining a clean, sterile, patient-centric environment; complying with applicable regulations; and keeping the practice clean and presentable. Other duties that support the business and its mission may be assigned as needed.

The work is performed in a standard office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. The position requires a full range of body motion and the ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, communicate in person and by telephone, use hands repetitively to handle, feel, or operate office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and lift 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.
• Educate patients on dental procedures.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and patient-centric working environment.
• Maintain compliance 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

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