Dental Assistant Apprentice

Job overview

The Dental Assistant Apprentice role is onsite in Moorhead, MN, with pay of $21–$26 per hour. The full-time apprenticeship is anticipated to start in January 2027. Community Health Service Inc. provides health care to underserved communities, including migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their families. The apprentice learns dental assisting through structured education and supervised hands-on clinical training. The role supports dentists and the dental team in patient care while developing the skills needed for a career in dental assisting.

What you'll do

• Train to assist dentists and dental team members during patient care
• prepare treatment rooms
• clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments and equipment
• follow infection prevention and safety procedures
• prepare patients for treatment
• learn dental charting and documentation
• maintain supplies and treatment areas
• provide professional, compassionate patient service
• complete apprenticeship coursework and supervised on-the-job training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dental assistant apprentice

dental assisting

apprenticeship

moorhead mn

community health service inc.

full-time

clinical training

patient care

dental instruments

january 2027 start

$21-$26/hour

high school diploma or ged

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• four paid personal days
• paid holidays
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• health, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA and/or FSA
• life and disability insurance
• eligible clinical employees may qualify for loan reimbursement.

Why this role

MNACHC Dental Assistant Apprenticeship Program combines structured education with supervised clinical training; previous dental assisting experience is not required; high school diploma or GED is required.

About the employer

Community Health Service Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.