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full-time 21 days ago

Dental Assistant Apprentice

One Community Health (Oregon)

1010 Webber Street, The Dalles, OR 97058
20.00 - 20.75/hr

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Job Description

Kickstart Your Dental Career with One Community Health!

Looking to start a meaningful career in the dental field? Join One Community Health (OCH) as a Dental Assistant Apprentice and take the first step toward a rewarding future- all while getting paid to learn!

At OCH, we’re more than just a clinic. We’re a community. Every day is an opportunity to grow, make a difference, and be part of something bigger. As a Dental Assistant Apprentice, you’ll gain hands-on experience while supporting our mission to provide healthcare to all. We have opportunities in both 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

Why Choose OCH?

Earn while you learn — starting at $20/hour

Free program — all training and exam costs are covered

Path to certification — during the program, you'll take the Radiology Health and Safety Exam (RHS)

Apprenticeship Benefits & Details:

12–14-month program

297 hours of online classroom learning

2000 hours on-the-job skills training

Radiology Health and Safety Exam (RHS)

No healthcare experience required

Opportunity at our clinics in Hood River and The Dalles, Oregon

Minimum Qualifications:

18 years of age or older

Proof of High School Diploma or GED.

Copy of Diploma, GED certificate or original/official transcript mailed in a sealed envelope from the school from an institution recognized in the U.S education system.

If High School is outside of the U.S or Canada:
Copy of high school or postsecondary diploma/transcript with graduation date.

Copy of document translated into English.

Original/official equivalency report in a sealed enveloped from the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the American Association of Collegiate registrars and Admissions Officers. DANB will return all original documents.

Preferred Qualifications:

Fluent Bilingual- English & Spanish

Benefits & Perks:

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life, Long-Term Disability, Accident, & Critical Illness Insurance

Empower Retirement 401k

200 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually
Plus 6 paid holidays!

Compensation:

Hourly/Non-Exempt: $20.00-20.75 per hour

Bilingual Differential: Additionally, we offer $0.75 per hour as compensation for bilingual proficiency in both English and Spanish.

Accepting applications until October 23, 2026.

About One Community Health (Oregon)

One Community Health is a primary health care center that provides patient-centered care for the community. With a focus on holistic healthcare, they offer services ranging from behavioral health to dental care, catering to diverse patient needs.