Dental Assistant Extern

Hero Practice Services is seeking Dental Assistant Externs to experience various facets of dental procedures completed in a pediatric office. The role reports to the Operations Manager and is open only to students enrolled in an accredited dental assisting program. Upon successful completion of externship hours, externs may be hired as a full‑time dental assistant. This position is at‑will, meaning either the employer or the employee may terminate the employment at any time, with or without cause or prior notice.

Responsibilities

• Keep track of all 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 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 (e.g., OSHA, Workers’ Compensation, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, employee handbook).
• Ensure the practice is clean and presentable to patients, including cleaning restrooms, patient lobby, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, etc.
• Perform other duties that support the business and the organization’s mission as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a dental assisting program.
• Proven work experience (or the ability and desire to learn) in customer/patient service.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a desire for professional growth.
• Organized with a knowledge of dentistry.