What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant Apprentice position at Southside Community Health Services?
About Southside Community Health Services
Welcome to Southside Community Health Services, where your career can transform lives. Situated in the heart of South Minneapolis, we are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high quality primary care to underserved individuals and families.
At Southside, our values drive everything we do. Care, excellence, teamwork, inclusion, and accountability are the cornerstones of our approach. We operate as a full-service care clinic, committed to providing exceptional and comprehensive health services in a professional, inclusive, and culturally responsive environment.
Join a team that excels in clinical quality outcomes; Southside ranks nationally in the top 10% as a Quality Leader. Make a real difference with us at Southside Community Health Services.
Join Our Team as a Dental Assistant Apprentice!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Southside Community Health Services (SCHS) is a full-service, non-profit healthcare clinic serving the vibrant South Minneapolis community. With a mission to improve health by delivering exceptional care, removing barriers, and promoting healthy lifestyles, SCHS is looking for a dedicated Dental Assistant Apprentice to join our team at the 4th Ave Clinic.
Why Work with Us?
- Be part of a supportive, mission-driven organization.
- Make a meaningful impact on patients and the community.
- Collaborate with a diverse and dedicated team.
About the Role
As a Dental Assistant Apprentice, you will provide essential chair-side support to our dentists, hygienists, and other healthcare providers, ensuring high-quality patient care and exceptional service. You will assist in performing dental procedures, managing patient care, maintaining infection control, and supporting daily operations in the dental clinic. This apprenticeship allows you to grow and develop your skills while working toward completing the MNACHC Dental Assistant Apprenticeship Program.
Key Responsibilities :
What We're Looking For :
Professional judgment and ability to remain calm under pressure.
Enrollment in MNACHC Dental Assistant Apprenticeship Program
Position Details and Benefits
This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position with a starting pay rate of $18 / hour , with an increase to $19.50 at 6 months and $23 upon completion (1 year) with a $1,500 retention bonus payable in 3 equal installments over 18 months after completing the program.
Benefits Include :
Join our team and enjoy a supportive work environment, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally!
Work Environment
This position is based in a professional dental clinic environment, requiring active engagement with patients, providers, and staff. The role involves frequent movement within the clinic to room patients, perform tasks, and retrieve items. Standard office equipment, dental instruments, and computer systems are regularly utilized, with an emphasis on performing four-handed dentistry. The position requires physical mobility, including lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds over short distances, and occasionally assisting patients onto or off exam chairs.
The work environment may also require maintaining a stationary position for certain tasks and ascending / descending stairs to retrieve materials. Additionally, the role involves working with chemicals commonly used in dental procedures, with occasional exposure to nitrous oxide and radiation from x-ray equipment. The ability to recognize and respond to signs of oral health concerns or alcohol impairment through sensory observation is also required.
Join Our Mission-Driven Team
SCHS offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, supportive, and rewarding environment where you can truly make a difference. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you!
Southside Community Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation can be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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Salary : $18 - $23
