Dental Assistant Externship

Hero Practice Services; Maryland; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an innovative practice management company focused on improving children's health. As a Dental Assistant Extern, you will gain invaluable hands-on experience in a pediatric dental office while contributing to the well-being of underserved communities. This role offers mentorship from clinical leaders, allowing you to grow professionally while making a difference. Upon successful completion of your externship, you may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time dental assistant position. If you're passionate about dentistry and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a dental assistant program.
• Strong interpersonal skills and desire for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Track externship hours and submit timesheets.
• Prepare and clean treatment rooms and instruments.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of Dentistry

Education

Enrolled in Dental Assistant Program

Job description

Overview:

Hero Practice Services is seeking a Dental Assistant Extern 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!

Hero Practice Services is the only practice management company focused on delivering the systems, processes, and people needed to efficiently deliver quality dental, vision, and orthodontic care to children in underserved communities. With offices across the country, we have helped millions of children and young people gain access to the care they need since 2006. Working at Hero is both a career and a calling … join us, BE A HERO!

The Opportunity:

This role has the unique opportunity to support the Heroes who actively serve the children and young people in our communities by improving their overall health and well-being. This position is only open to students in a dental assisting program who desire mentorship from experienced, clinical leaders!

You will be responsible for the following:

• Keeping track of all externship hours and submitting 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, WC, Dental Board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, Employee Handbook).

You will be required to possess the following:

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