Assistant in Training

Acorn Dentistry for Kids•Hillsboro, OR

2d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Come join our rapidly expanding Acorn Dentistry for Kids team! Growing healthy smiles and independent people since 2017, we take great pride in our team members personal and professional growth. Our team members enjoy 55-75% paid benefits for employees and family, annual “Culture Camps”, and annual team building activities such as rope courses and much more. The Acorn team treats children and families with respect and empowers them to take control of their health. We do this by providing fast quality dental care for kids in an environment and comfort for the whole family. Acorn has stepped out of the box, and we are looking for independent thinkers to join us! We are incredibly excited to announce that our successful Pediatric Dental Assistant in Training program is now open to all public applicants. Our 3 month Dental Assistant in Training program is a fantastic opportunity to those with no experience in the dental field to grow into an exciting new career at a fraction of the cost of traditional schooling. All while being paid! The Pediatric Dental Assistant in Training program requires commitment and intensive training that is not necessarily applicable to the dental hygienist education and training. What to expect Full time intensive curriculum that allows dental assistants in training to jump into full time clinical assisting when completed. Topics include infection control/sterilization, radiology, dental terminology, dental treatment procedures, and much more. Ongoing training including hands-on and paid study time. This posting is for a position at our Hillsboro office, and the first 3-6 months of training will take place in our Keizer office.

Requirements

Full time availability
Have an open mind and be willing to learn a new skillset
Plan to spend 8-12 hours of home study each week.
Commitment to 2 years of employment with Acorn Dentistry for Kids.
Plan for expenses such as transportation between clinics in the area, textbooks, and DANB exam fees (all still a fraction of the cost of traditional Dental Assistant schooling).