What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant in Training position at Acorn Dentistry for Kids?
Benefits
- $16/hr. (increases come with each certification you earn!)
- Company pays 55-75% of benefit premiums based on tenure and great coverage
- Company paid activities (pedicures, terrarium building, rope courses, etc.)
- Generous PTO package for all full-time team members including paid holidays
This posting is for an opening at our Corvallis office.
Come join our rapidly expanding Acorn Dentistry for Kids team! Growing healthy smiles and independent people since 2017, we take great pride in our team members personal and professional growth. Our team members enjoy 55-75% paid benefits for employees and family, annual Culture Camps, and annual team building activities such as rope courses and much more. The Acorn team treats children and families with respect and empowers them to take control of their health. We do this by providing fast quality dental care for kids in an environment and comfort for the whole family. Acorn has stepped out of the box, and we are looking for independent thinkers to join us!
We are incredibly excited to announce that our successful Pediatric Dental Assistant in Training program is now open to all public applicants. Our 3 month Dental Assistant in Training program is a fantastic opportunity to those with no experience in the dental field to grow into an exciting new career at a fraction of the cost of traditional schooling. All while being paid!
The Pediatric Dental Assistant in Training program requires commitment and intensive training that is not necessarily applicable to the dental hygienist education and training.
What to expect
- Full time intensive curriculum that allows dental assistants in training to jump into full time clinical assisting when completed.
- Topics include infection control/sterilization, radiology, dental terminology, dental treatment procedures, and much more.
- Ongoing training including hands-on and paid study time.
Requirements
- Full time availability
- Have an open mind and be willing to learn a new skillset
- Plan to spend 8-12 hours of home study each week.
- Commitment to 2 years of employment with Acorn Dentistry for Kids.
- Plan for expenses such as transportation between clinics in the area, textbooks, and DANB exam fees (all still a fraction of the cost of traditional Dental Assistant schooling).
Salary : $16