Dental Assistant Trainee Program (DATP)

SCF; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Southcentral Foundation (SCF) is offering a Dental Assistant Trainee (DAT) position that combines classroom instruction with intensive hands-on clinical training in Anchorage. The program leads a trainee through chairside duties across general dentistry—preventive, restorative, surgical and endodontic—under guided supervision to become a Dental Assistant I with increasing independence.

The DAT is a paid SCF employee training program and a participant in SCF’s Dental Assistant Training Program,

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High School diploma or GED is required.
• BLS Certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Participate in classroom instruction and hands-on clinical training.
• Assist the dental team in chairside duties across general dentistry procedures.
• Learn and demonstrate increasing independence in preventive, restorative, surgical and endodontic tasks.

Skills

Age 18+

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Dental Assistant Trainee (DAT) Position is a paid SCF employee training that combines classroom instruction with intense hands‑on clinical training. Through carefully guided training the DAT will learn to correctly assist the dental team and providers in chairside related duties in all aspects of General Dentistry. Including, but not limited to preventive, restorative, surgical and endodontic treatment. With the help of instructors and mentors the DAT will learn the necessary skills and abilities to demonstrate proficiency to become a Dental Assistant I through progressively more independent work experiences and responsibilities.

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Dental Assistant Trainee is a participant in the SCF’s Dental Assistant Training Program and is responsible for learning the skills and abilities in order to demonstrate proficiency to become a Dental Assistant.

Qualifications:

1. 18 years of age or older.

2. High School diploma or GED.

3. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required within 30 days of hire.

Native Preference:

Under P.L. 93-638, as amended, the company pursues a policy of Native preference in hiring, contracting and training. SCF Human Resources must receive certification before applicants receive preference.

Employee Health Requirements:

To protect the health of customer-owners and employees, Southcentral Foundation (SCF) requires health screenings and immunizations for all new and current employees. SCF's philosophy of care is built on creating and maintaining trusting relationships with customer-owners, and a healthy workforce is an important part of that commitment.

Following SCF's Employee Health Procedure, including all required job‑related health screenings and immunizations, is a condition of employment. The procedure is based on the latest scientific evidence and recommendations from public health experts.

New employees must complete all required health screenings and immunizations before their first day of work. Current employees must complete any additional screenings or immunizations that become necessary due to workplace conditions, public health concerns, or newly available vaccines that help protect coworkers and the community.

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