Dental Assistant Apprentice

Southside Community Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); Presencial; USD 26.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical

Dental

Vision

Accident

HSA

FSA

LTD

Employer paid STD

Life Insurance

Kavira Healthcare Membership

Wellness Benefits

Generous PTO

Descripción de la vacante

Southside Community Health Services Inc. is seeking a Dental Assistant Apprentice to support dentists, hygienists, and therapists while advancing through the MNACHC Dental Assistant Apprenticeship Program.

You will provide chair-side support, educate patients, and assist with administrative tasks within SCHS’s Oral Health team in a South Minneapolis setting.

Formación

• Confidence, professional judgment, and grace under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to respond to evolving workload.
• Ability to build rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong time management, organization, and attention to detail.
• Commitment to SCHS mission and staff values.

Responsabilidades

• Provide chair-side support to dentists, hygienists, and therapists.
• Support oral health treatment within the licensee's scope of service.
• Follow SCHS workflows, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with an integrated healthcare team and help remove barriers to care.
• Provide oral health education to patients and community groups.
• Maintain timely documentation and Epic items within 48 hours.
• Complete required Relias courses, policy attestations, and timekeeping.
• Maintain current credentialing and licensure as applicable.
• Participate in staff meetings and other assigned activities.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly clinical and operational duties.

Conocimientos

Confidence

Professional judgment

Grace under pressure

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Educación

MNACHC Dental Assistant Apprenticeship Program enrollment

CPR Certification

Descripción del empleo

About the Organization Southside Community Health Services (SCHS) is a full-service, non-profit healthcare clinic dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our South Minneapolis community. For more than 50 years, we've provided compassionate, high-quality, and culturally responsive care to all-regardless of income, background, or circumstance. As we prepare to open our new, state-of-the-art $30 million health center in early 2026, this is an exciting time to join our team! Our expanded facility will feature modern medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health spaces designed to enhance collaboration and patient experience. At SCHS, we're more than a workplace-we're a community united by purpose. Our culture is built on inclusion, teamwork, accountability, and compassion. We believe in relational leadership, trauma-informed care, and supporting one another so that together, we can provide exceptional care and make a lasting impact. Join us-and be part of something extraordinary.

Description

Start Your Dental Career with Purpose—Join Southside Community Health Services as a Dental Assistant Apprentice

Southside Community Health Services (SCHS) is a full-service, non-profit healthcare clinic serving the South Minneapolis community. We are committed to improving the health of our patients and communities by delivering exceptional care, removing barriers, and promoting healthy lifestyles.

About the Role

The Dental Assistant Apprentice provides high-quality patient service, oral health care support, and administrative assistance as part of the SCHS Oral Health team. This position provides chair-side support to dentists, hygienists, and therapists while developing clinical skills through the MNACHC Dental Assistant Apprenticeship Program.

Key Responsibilities

• Remain in good standing and adhere to MNACHC Dental Assistant Apprenticeship Program requirements, including required Saturday lab days
• Provide chair-side support to dentists, hygienists, and therapists in delivering primary oral health care
• Support high-quality oral health treatment within the licensee's scope of service and in accordance with best practices
• Follow SCHS clinical and operational workflows, policies, and procedures
• Collaborate with an integrated healthcare team and help remove barriers to oral health care access
• Provide oral health education to patients and community groups as requested
• Support equipment and supply needs and assist with routine maintenance of equipment and instruments
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation, including signing/timestamping charts and addressing Epic in-basket items within 48 hours
• Follow SCHS templates and best coding practices to support EHR and coding excellence
• Complete required administrative responsibilities, including Relias courses, policy attestations, incident reporting, emails, and timekeeping
• Maintain current internal credentialing and licensure/certification requirements, as applicable
• Complete full patient contact hours based on FTE and arrive prior to scheduled patient start times
• Participate in staff meetings, committees, and other assigned activities
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly clinical and operational duties as assigned
• Perform all duties with a high standard of due diligence and assist with other responsibilities as assigned

What You Bring

• Confidence, professional judgment, and grace under pressure
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility and ability to respond to an evolving workload
• Ability to build rapport with clients of varying ethnic backgrounds and socioeconomic status
• Strong time management, organization, and attention to detail
• Commitment to the SCHS mission and staff values

Qualifications

• Enrolled in MNACHC Dental Assistant Apprenticeship Program
• CPR Certification
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or Somali) preferred

Compensation: $19 / Hour; Increase to $20.50 / Hour after 6 months; Increase to $23 / Hour upon completion of program. $1,500 retention bonus paid in 3 installments over 18 months.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, HSA, FSA, LTD, Employer paid STD, Life Insurance and Kavira Healthcare Membership, Wellness Benefits, Generous PTO

Position Requirements

Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, HSA, FSA, LTD, Employer paid STD, Life Insurance and Kavira Healthcare Membership, Wellness Benefits, Generous PTO

Category Dental Assistants/Licensed Dental Assistants

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Days

Pay Range $19 / Hour; Increase to $20.50 / Hour after 6 months; Increase to $23 / Hour upon completion of program. $1,500 retention bonus paid in 3 installments over 18 months.

Location 4th Ave

Hiring Manager(s) Lizette De Luna

Req Number DEN-26-00010

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.