Dental Assistant Apprentice
About the Role
Here at Community Health Service, Inc (CHSI), our mission is to provide high-quality health care to the overlooked and underserved. Sound rewarding? You bet it is! If you are looking for more than just a "job" and want to invest your time making an impact on the lives of others, this is your chance to join our CHSI team.
CHSI is a private, non-profit organization established in 1973 to serve the health needs of migrant & seasonal farmworkers and their family members. Today, CHSI has expanded services and provides mental & physical healthcare to all individuals in our communities. Services are offered on an affordable sliding fee scale for the under‑insured or un‑insured, and CHSI accepts ND and MN Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurance plans. The organization operates four nurse‑managed clinics, two mobile medical units, and two victim advocacy program centers in Minnesota and North Dakota.
We are seeking a Full‑time Dental Assistant Apprentice to join our Moorhead, MN team. The ideal candidate is motivated to begin a career in dental assisting through the Minnesota Association of Community Health Centers (MNACHC) Dental Assistant Apprenticeship Program. This full‑time apprenticeship allows you to earn while you learn; you will be employed by CHSI while participating in the program, which combines structured education with supervised, hands‑on training in a clinical dental setting.
Responsibilities
- Assisting dentists and dental team members during patient care
- Preparing treatment rooms for dental procedures
- Cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing dental instruments and equipment
- Following infection prevention and safety procedures
- Preparing patients for dental treatment
- Learning dental charting and documentation
- Maintaining dental supplies and treatment areas
- Providing professional and compassionate service to patients
- Completing required apprenticeship coursework and training
- Participating in supervised on‑the‑job training with an assigned coach