Dental Assistant Trainee: Hybrid Training & Benefits

Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center is offering a dental assistant trainee position that blends self-paced online learning with hands-on clinical training in our Anchorage clinic. The program emphasizes safety and comprehensive dental procedures, with full training and protocol support.

During the training, you will gain experience in infection control, chairside assisting, patient communication, and customer service, while earning pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Entry-level to 9–11 months of dental assistant experience preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and patient confidentiality preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for dental encounters; updates charts per standards.
• Assists with routine dental procedures and instrument handling.
• Maintains sterile field and supports four-handed dentistry.
• Provides patient education on oral hygiene and post-care.

Skills

Dental care assistance

Patient communication

Safety protocols

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center is offering a dental assistant trainee position that blends self-paced online learning with hands-on clinical training in our Anchorage clinic. The program emphasizes safety and comprehensive dental procedures, with full training and protocol support.

During the training, you will gain experience in infection control, chairside assisting, patient communication, and customer service, while earning pay and benefits.