Dental Assistant Trainee

ABOUT ANCHORAGE NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER:

At ANHC, we believe everyone deserves high-quality, respectful, and compassionate care, regardless of their ability to pay. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we serve a diverse patient population with a commitment to health equity and community well-being.

Our culture is grounded in our core values:
Respect, Compassion, Personal Integrity, Excellence, and Collaborative Spirit. These values guide how we care for our patients and how we treat one another. We foster a supportive, team-orientated environment where every voice is heard, diversity is celebrated, and staff are empowered to grow and make meaningful contributions. At ANHC, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team that shows up every day with purpose, heart, and a deep commitment to the community we serve.

POSITION SUMMARY & PROGRAM FEATURES:

Works under the direction of a qualified professional dentist or dental hygienist. Participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of dental care, within the objectives, standards and policies of the department and within the parameters of his/her preparation. Performs a wide variety of challenging and technical duties and cooperates with the members of the dental staff and other center departments.

The dental assistant trainee role is part of a hybrid program combining self-paced online learning with hands-on clinical training in the dental clinic, with emphasis placed on safety, with full training and protocols provided for all clinical  this program you will obtain real world experience in a modern clinic under the supervision of experienced dental professionals. The trainee curriculum includes infection control, chairside assisting, patient communication, and customer service.

During the training program, you will:

Earn pay and receive full benefits while completing your training.

Participate in classroom instruction along with hands-on chairside assisting as part of an integrated dental care team.

Build knowledge across all areas of general dentistry while developing strong teamwork, customer service, communication, and computer skills.

Work in our dental clinic where an integrated care team will mentor and support your ongoing training and professional development.

Once all training objectives and clinical competencies are successfully completed, you will transition into a dental assistant one position and receive a pay increase.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Works under the direction of a qualified professional dentist or dental hygienist. Participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of dental care, within the objectives, standards and policies of the department and within the parameters of his/her preparation. Performs a wide variety of challenging and technical duties and cooperates with the members of the dental staff and other center departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepares patients for dental encounter including auditing and updating patients’ charts per ANHC health maintenance standards and per dental policies. Takes vital signs as indicated, records chief complaint and prepares appropriate instruments for examination/procedure.

Captures dental diagnostic x-rays, performs point of care testing when necessary (i.e. Blood sugar, HbA1c).Performs simple dental procedures such as Fluoride application, sealant placement, rubber dam placement, fabricates temporary crowns, packs cord, suture removal, obtains impressions, pours and trims models when needed, etc.

Maintains sterile work field and assists dentist in all dental procedures. Participates in four handed dental instrument delivery during treatment.

Provides basic patient educations regarding dental hygiene, posts operative care, incision sutures,…