Dental Assistant Extern
@ La Jolla Dental BoutiqueDental Assistant Extern
About the job
Our dental practice prioritizes safety and professional excellence. The extern assists with patient care, sterilization, and clinic tasks, working alongside dental professionals. Must be enrolled in a dental assistant program and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Requirements
- Enrolled in dental assistant program
- Completed classroom hours
- Assist with sterilization and setup
- Monitor dental supplies
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- CPR certification preferred
Full job description
Our dental practice is seeking a Dental Assistant Extern to join our team.
Please note our office is taking every appropriate measure to keep our team members and patients safe with proper use of PPE including:
- Safe Patient Check-in Process
- Disposable Gowns
- Goggles
- N95 Masks
- Regular Masks
- Face Shields
- Latex Gloves
- Nitrile Gloves
- Respiratory Masks
- Air Filters
Job Summary: The Dental Assistant Extern works on behalf of the patient and the dentist helping to assure a high level of professional excellence in oral health care delivery.
Summary of Essential Job Functions:
-Currently enrolled in a Dental Assistant Program at accredited school
-Completed classroom hours required in order to qualify for clinical hours through partnered school
-Partner with school program clinical requirements during externship
-Clean and prepare operatory prior to patient appointment
-Sterilize equipment and operatories, per training and guidelines
-Follow all OSHA and BBP (Blood borne Pathogen) federal regulations
-You will assist team in scheduling patients’ follow up visits, and lab management
-You will be asked to assist hygienist(s) and other team members when requested
-Monitor level of dental supplies and order as needed
-Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
-Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation preferred
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