Dental Assistant Extern

Hero Practice Services • Longmont, 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 role 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 terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or prior notice.

The position requires maintaining externship records, assisting with patient charting as directed by the dentist, preparing and cleaning treatment rooms and instruments, and helping keep the schedule efficient. Externs also help educate patients, maintain a clean and sterile patient-centered environment, comply with applicable regulations, and keep the practice clean and presentable. Other duties supporting the business and its mission may be assigned.

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.
• Must be 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 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 needed.

What This Job Offers

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