Dental Assistants Wanted at Sunshine Community Health Center
Contributed by Sierra Winter, Community Relations Manager
Sunshine Community Health Center (Sunshine CHC) is currently seeking Dental Assistants to join our dedicated dental team serving rural Alaska. Dental assistants at Sunshine play a critical role in improving oral health, restoring confidence, and supporting overall well-being for patients across our communities.
As a Federally Qualified Health Center, Sunshine CHC is rooted in the strength and resilience of the northern valley. Our mission is to provide community-driven healthcare while fostering teamwork, growth, and meaningful connections for both patients and staff.
Why Work at Sunshine CHC?
Working at Sunshine means living and working in small Alaskan communities while being part of a supportive, mission-driven organization. Our dental teams value collaboration, communication, and mutual respect—especially on busy clinic days.
“On busy days we support each other through clear communication, sharing tasks, and proactive help. Recognizing each of our roles and assisting each other is very important.”
– Amber Stephenson, Dental Assistant
“What surprised me most about working at Sunshine is the teamwork and kindness during training. Any time I had a question, I was met with informative and supportive responses.”
– Jacob Crowe, Dental Assistant
Opportunities to Grow
Sunshine CHC encourages long-term career growth and internal advancement. Many team members have built fulfilling careers by learning, growing, and taking on new opportunities within the organization.
“I was hired at Sunshine 11 years ago as a dental assistant and learned from amazing individuals. That experience allowed me to grow into leadership roles and eventually into my current position.” – Sierra Winter, Community Relations Manager
Employee Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your quality of life:
• Paid time off and 8 paid holidays
• CME & CE opportunities
• 401(k) & Roth retirement plans with 4% match
• Medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage
• FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life & AD&D insurance options
• Supplemental insurance
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Student Tuition Programs
Join Our Team
If you’re looking for meaningful work, strong teamwork, and the chance to make a real difference in rural Alaska, we invite you to apply for our Dental Assistant position and become part of the Sunshine CHC dental team at www.sunshineclinic.org/career