Dental Assistant Extern

Hero Practice Services • Federal Heights, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Hero Practice Services is seeking Dental Assistant Externs to gain experience with various 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 party may terminate the employment at any time, with or without cause or prior notice.

The extern helps maintain patient charts, prepare treatment rooms and instruments, monitor scheduling, educate patients, and keep the practice clean and compliant with applicable regulations. Additional duties supporting the business and its mission may be assigned.

Work is performed in a standard office environment using standard office equipment. The position requires a full range of body motion, including sitting, walking, standing, bending, communicating in person and by telephone, repetitive hand use, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

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.
• 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 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

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed