About this role
Hero Practice Services is seeking Dental Hygienist 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 hygienist!
This position reports to the Operations Manager and is only open to students in an accredited dental hygiene 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 Responsibilities
- Keep track of all externship hours and timesheets
- Assist with patient screenings and initial examinations
- Observe prophylaxis cleanings, fluoride applications, and sealant placements
- 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 hygiene board, HIPAA, ADA, DOL, employee handbook)
- Ensuring practice is clean and presentable to patients to include cleaning restrooms, patient lobby, mopping, vacuuming, dusting etc.
Job Qualifications
- Must be enrolled in a dental hygiene 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
In addition to the job description, you will be asked to perform other duties that support the business and our mission.
Other facts
About Hero Practice Services
Hero Practice Services: A Different Kind of Practice Management Group
Hero is the only practice management group focused on delivering the systems, processes, and people needed to efficiently deliver quality dental, vision and orthodontic care to children in underserved communities. With dozens of offices nationwide, we have helped over a million children ages six months through 20 years gain access to the care they need since 2006. Working at Hero is both a career and a calling…join us, BE A HERO!
Serving the needs of the Medicaid population requires a well-oiled machine. Our fast-paced, high volume offices require smart scheduling, effective patient communications, tested processes and a dedicated, well-trained staff. The Hero Practice Services team knows what it takes to provide quality dental, vision and orthodontic care under one roof. We are looking to create long-term relationships with the children and families we serve, and, to achieve that goal, we are dedicated to providing our staff with the support, compensation and lifestyle they need for career happiness.
Navigating the healthcare system can be a challenge for the families we serve. At Hero, we make it easy and enjoyable for parents to get regular vision, dental and orthodontic care for their children. Our kid-friendly offices take the fear out of dental visits, and all our staff is trained to put both children and parents at ease. From scheduling to payments, eye wear selection to orthodontics, we make it fun, easy and affordable for children to thrive.
What you'll do
- Externs will assist with patient screenings and initial examinations, observe dental procedures, and maintain a clean working environment. They will also educate patients on dental procedures and ensure compliance with regulations.
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