Dental Assistant Extern

Hero Practice Services • Commerce City, 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. Externs who successfully complete their externship hours 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 end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or prior notice. Other duties may be assigned as business needs dictate.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in an accredited dental assisting program.
• Have proven work experience in customer or patient service, or the ability and desire to learn.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and a desire for professional growth.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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