Dental Assistant Extern

Hero Practice Services • Colorado Springs, CO

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About The Position

Hero Practice Services is seeking Dental Assistant Externs to experience various facets of dental procedures in a pediatric office. The position is open only to students enrolled in an accredited dental assisting program. After successfully completing 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 employment at any time, with or without cause or prior notice.

The role includes supporting dental procedures and patient care, maintaining accurate digital patient charts as directed by the dentist, preparing and cleaning treatment rooms and instruments, and helping keep the practice clean, sterile, efficient, and patient-centric. Externs are expected to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and workplace policies. Other duties that support the business and its mission may also be assigned.

Work is performed in a standard office environment using standard office equipment. The role requires a full range of body motion and regular sitting, walking, standing, bending, verbal communication, repetitive hand use, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. Hero Practice Services and its affiliated practices provide equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination and harassment as described in the posting.

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 desire for professional growth.
• Organized and possesses knowledge of dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Keep track of all 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 strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, including OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, and the employee handbook.
• Keep the practice clean and presentable to patients, 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