Dental Assistant Apprentice

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, were more than just a clinic. Were a community. Every day is an opportunity to grow, make a difference, and be part of something bigger. As a Dental Assistant Apprentice, youll 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 Youll 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:

1214-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.