Dental Assistant Apprentice

Job overview

The Dental Assistant Apprentice role is onsite in Minneapolis, MN, with compensation of $19 per hour, increasing to $20.50 per hour after six months and $23 per hour upon program completion. A $1,500 retention bonus is paid in three installments over 18 months. Southside Community Health Services is a nonprofit clinic serving South Minneapolis and works to improve community health and reduce barriers to care. The apprentice provides chair-side and administrative support while developing clinical skills through the MNACHC Dental Assistant Apprenticeship Program. The role supports the Oral Health team’s delivery of primary oral health care, patient education, and accurate clinical documentation.

What you'll do

• Remain in good standing with the MNACHC Dental Assistant Apprenticeship Program, including required Saturday lab days
• provide chair-side support to dentists, hygienists, and therapists
• support oral health treatment within the licensee’s scope
• follow clinical and operational workflows
• collaborate with the integrated healthcare team
• provide oral health education as requested
• support equipment and supply needs and routine maintenance
• maintain timely documentation and address Epic in-basket items within 48 hours
• follow EHR and coding practices
• complete administrative requirements and maintain applicable credentials.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

dental assistant apprentice

dental care

chair-side support

oral health

apprenticeship program

patient education

minneapolis mn

southside community health services

$19/hr starting

$20.50/hr after 6 months

$23/hr after program

$1,500 retention bonus

saturday lab days

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, accident coverage, HSA, FSA, long-term disability, employer-paid short-term disability, life insurance, Kavira Healthcare Membership, wellness benefits, and generous paid time off.

Why this role

Apprenticeship program enrollment and CPR certification are required; English/Spanish or Somali bilingual ability is preferred; Saturday lab days are required.

About the employer

Southside Community Health Services Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Outpatient Care Centers. Sector: 62.