Dental Assistant Extern

Hero Practice Services • Glendale, CA

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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. Externs report to the Operations Manager. Upon successful completion of externship hours, they may be hired as full-time dental assistants. 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 is performed in a standard office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. The job description outlines the general nature and level of work but is not an exhaustive list; other duties may be assigned as business needs dictate. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Hero Practice Services and its affiliated practices provide equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination and harassment in accordance with applicable laws.

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 possesses 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 needed.

What This Job Offers

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