Dental Assistant Apprentice

*Application close date: December 12, 2025*

*Program Start Date: December 29, 2025. 18-20 week program.*

*Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Full Time, Eligible for Benefits*

Grant funds may be available to assist throughout your apprenticeship to improve your educational experience.

About Jordan Valley Community Health Center:

Jordan Valley Community Health Center (JVCHC) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families in underserved communities. We provide comprehensive healthcare services including primary medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health. Our mission is simple: Improve our community’s health through access and relationships. By working collaboratively with partners and continually innovating, JVCHC strives to be a leader in providing essential healthcare for the underserved, ensuring everyone in our community has access to quality healthcare.

Job Summary:

The Dental Assistant Apprentice will complete our Jordan Valley assisting program, as well as actively participate in patient care under the supervision of Jordan Valley staff. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, the assistant will work as a Jordan Valley dental assistant for two years.

Key Responsibilities:

• Completes all assignments as directed by instructor.
• Attends all classes, labs, meetings or events required as a Dental Assistant Apprentice.
• Preparation of tray set-up, sterilization of instruments.
• Passage and receipt of instruments.
• Document treatment related information in patient’s electronic chart.
• Mixing cements, amalgam, and impression materials.
• Oral evacuation and retraction.
• Exposing and developing of dental radiographs.
• Seating, preparing, and dismissing patients.
• Taking blood pressure and oral temperature.
• Operatory preparation and clean-up.
• Inventory control.
• Routine maintenance of equipment.
• Taking patient medical history.
• Familiar with and follows OSHA standards.

Benefits Overview:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage: Three comprehensive plan options (Buy-up, Base, and High Deductible) through UnitedHealthcare's Choice Plus network, covering various deductibles and out-of-pocket limits. Includes access to telemedicine services via Teladoc.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for employees in the High Deductible Plan with employer contributions and tax advantages.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Options for both healthcare and dependent care FSAs, allowing pre-tax contributions for qualified expenses.
• Dental and Vision Coverage: Dental insurance through Cigna’s DPPO network and vision coverage through EyeMed’s Insight network.
• Retirement Plan: Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match starting after 30 days of employment.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost, with the option to purchase additional coverage. Long-term and short-term disability insurance are also available.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and crisis intervention.
• Additional Voluntary Benefits: Options for critical illness, accident, hospital care, and pet insurance through MetLife.
• Pay on Demand Available

Holidays:

• Nine paid holidays per year.

Health Requirements:

All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination for Flu, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis (TB) as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter through the JVCHC career portal at Careers & Education - Jordan Valley. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Jordan Valley Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED