Dental Assistant

Akicita Cyber; Sisseton (SD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Akicita Federal in Sisseton, SD, seeks a Dental Assistant to support Indian Health Service patients at the Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center. You will work with dentists and hygienists to provide high-quality, culturally respectful care in a community clinic.

This full-time, on-site role emphasizes infection control, radiography, charting in the EHR, and patient education. Applicants should have a CDA, IHS/federal clinic experience, and be able to serve Indigenous communities.

Qualifications

• CDA certification through DANB is required.
• Experience in Indian Health Service or federal clinic settings is preferred.
• Experience with electronic dental health records systems.
• Bilingual or experience serving Indigenous communities is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain dental treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment between visits.
• Assist the dentist chairside during examinations and procedures by passing instruments.
• Take and develop dental radiographs following safety protocols.
• Record patient medical histories and treatment notes in the EHR accurately.
• Provide post-procedure care instructions and patient education on oral hygiene.
• Sterilize and maintain dental instruments per infection control guidelines.
• Coordinate with front-office and clinical staff to support patient flow.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

CDA certification (DANB)

Job description

Akicita Federal is hiring a Dental Assistant to deliver essential oral healthcare support to patients served by the Indian Health Service at the Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center in Sisseton, South Dakota. In this role, you will work alongside General Dentists and Dental Hygienists to ensure patients receive high-quality, culturally meaningful dental care in a community-focused clinical setting. This is a full-time, on-site position with a one-year period of performance and options to extend.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain dental treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to ensure a clean, safe, and fully stocked operatory
• Assist the dentist chairside during examinations, restorations, extractions, and other dental procedures by passing instruments and materials
• Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays) in accordance with clinical protocols and safety standards
• Record patient medical histories, treatment notes, and clinical findings accurately in the electronic health record system
• Provide patients with post-procedure care instructions and support patient education on oral hygiene practices
• Sterilize and maintain dental instruments following infection control guidelines and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate with front-office and clinical staff to support smooth patient flow and scheduling throughout the clinic day

Qualifications

• Prior experience providing dental care within an Indian Health Service, Tribal, or other federal healthcare facility
• Familiarity with the cultural backgrounds and healthcare needs of Native American and Indigenous communities
• Certification as a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) through the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)
• Experience with the electronic dental health records systems commonly used in federal or IHS clinic environments
• Bilingual skills or demonstrated experience working with underserved or rural patient populations

Equal Opportunity Employer

Akicita Federal is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Akicita Federal complies with the Indian Preference provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (P.L. 93-638) where applicable.