Dental Assistant Apprentice

About the role

The HHM Apprenticeship Program is designed to help individuals start their careers in healthcare. It includes hands-on training from experts, virtual classroom instruction, and mentorship from an internal preceptor. Upon completion, participants will become certified Dental Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Aid dental providers with patient preparation and dental procedures.
• Take and record vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
• Manage patient check-in and check-out processes, including scheduling and documentation.
• Maintain and organize patient medical records and ensure confidentiality.
• Support infection control and safety protocols within the clinical environment.
• Communicate effectively with patients to provide instructions and answer basic questions.
• Adhere to healthcare regulations and compliance standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work and learn on a full-time basis, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5 pm (1 hour lunch).
• Basic knowledge of dental terminology and healthcare environment experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer/patient engagement skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Ability to work in the N. Dallas and Mesquite areas.
• Ability to commit to continue employment with HHM for a minimum of two (2) years after completing the Apprenticeship Program.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Ability to work in the N. Dallas and Mesquite areas.
• Ability to commit to continue employment with HHM for a minimum of two (2) years after completing the Apprenticeship Program.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Ability to work in the N. Dallas and Mesquite areas.
• Ability to commit to continue employment with HHM for a minimum of two (2) years after completing the Apprenticeship Program.

Benefits

Upon completion of the Dental Assistant program, apprentices will become certified Dental Assistants and be prepared to transition into future opportunities at HHM.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the provided information.

Schedule

Apprentices will work Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5 pm (1 hour lunch).

Equal Opportunity Employer

HHM Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. HHM Health hires and promotes based solely on the qualifications of the individual and the essential functions of the job being filled. No third-party recruiters please.