Dental Assistant Extern

Hero Practice Services • Van Nuys, CA

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About The Position

Hero Practice Services is seeking Dental Assistant Externs to gain experience with various dental procedures performed 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 role 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 is performed in a standard office environment and routinely uses 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 to handle, feel, or operate standard office equipment, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.
• Must be 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, and 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 requested.

What This Job Offers

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