Dental Assistant Extern

Dental Assistant ExternshipHero Practice Services is seeking Dental Assistant Externs to experience various facets of dental procedures completed in a pediatric office. Upon successful completion of externship hours, externs may be hired as a full-time dental assistant!This position reports to the Operations Manager and is only open to students in an accredited dental assisting program.This position will be at-will, meaning either the employer or the employee may terminate the employment at any time, with or without cause or prior notice.Job ResponsibilitiesKeep track of all externship hours and timesheetsRecord patient charting and the dentist's notes in the digital patient chart, as directed by the dentistPrepare and clean treatment rooms and instruments, monitor schedule for efficiency, and educate patients on dental proceduresMaintain a clean, sterile, and patient-centric working environmentMaintain strict compliance with State, Federal, and other regulations, (e.g., OSHA, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, employee handbook)Ensuring practice is clean and presentable to patients to include cleaning restrooms, patient lobby, mopping, vacuuming, dusting etcJob QualificationsMust be enrolled in a dental assisting programProven work experience (or the ability and desire to learn) in customer/patient serviceStrong interpersonal skills and the desire for professional growthBe organized and possess a knowledge of dentistryIn addition to the job description, you will be asked to perform other duties that support the business and our mission.