Dental Assistant Apprentice

Overview

Kickstart your dental career with One Community Health (OCH). As a Dental Assistant Apprentice you will gain hands‑on experience while supporting OCH’s mission to provide healthcare to all. Positions are available at the Hood River and The Dalles, Oregon clinic locations.

What You’ll Learn & Do

• Assist with patient intake, vital signs, and medical history.
• Provide patient education and support around treatment and follow‑up care.
• Gain exposure to real clinical settings and learn key dental assisting skills.

Program Details

• 12–14‑month apprenticeship.
• 297 hours of online classroom learning.
• 2,000 hours of on‑the‑job skills training.
• Radiology Health and Safety Exam (RHS) included.
• No prior healthcare experience required.
• Opportunities at OCH clinics in Hood River and The Dalles, Oregon.
• Applications accepted until May 12, 2025 (later deadline for this posting: October 23, 2026).

Minimum Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Proof of high school diploma or GED (official transcript or sealed copy from the school).
• If the high school diploma is from outside the U.S. or Canada: copy of diploma/transcript with graduation date, English translation, and an official equivalency report from a recognized credential evaluation service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluent bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, long‑term disability, accident, and critical illness insurance.
• Empower Retirement 401(k) plan.
• 200 hours of paid time off (PTO) annually.
• Six paid holidays each year.

Compensation

• Hourly wage: $20.00 – $20.75 per hour (non‑exempt).
• Bilingual differential: additional $0.75 per hour for English‑Spanish proficiency.