Advanced Dental Assistant - Expanded Functions

Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation; Tuba City (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation is seeking a Dental Assistant (Expanded Function) to support a dentist with intra‑oral procedures, chair-side assistance, and radiographic work. The role requires knowledge of dental anatomy, instruments, and materials, with emphasis on safety and patient care.

The candidate should have 2+ years as a basic dental assistant, complete expanded function training, and hold a current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• One year of coursework or formal training for expanded function.
• IHS training certificates may be required or preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association for at least 90 days after start.
• At least 2 years as a basic level Dental Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Customer service oriented; prioritize patient comfort.
• Organize and lay out instruments for dentist’s use.
• Greet patients and seat them in the chair.
• Assist in restorative procedures with materials and instruments.
• Support dentist in endodontic treatments and radiographic work.
• Take preliminary impressions for study models; modify trays as needed.
• Provide patient education on oral hygiene and post-care.

Skills

Four-handed dentistry

Chair-side assistance

Basic computer skills

Supervisory experience

Reliability

Professional references

Education

High school diploma or GED

One year of expanded function training/work

IHS training certificates: Basic and Advanced Restorative Expanded Functions

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation is seeking a Dental Assistant (Expanded Function) to support a dentist with intra‑oral procedures, chair-side assistance, and radiographic work. The role requires knowledge of dental anatomy, instruments, and materials, with emphasis on safety and patient care.

The candidate should have 2+ years as a basic dental assistant, complete expanded function training, and hold a current BLS certification.