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Dental Assistant Extern

DirectDental
La Jolla, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/18/2025 CLOSED ON 12/18/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant Extern position at DirectDental?

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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