Dental Assistant

Prairie Band Health Services; Utah; On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Fort Duchesne PHS Indian Health Center in Fort Duchesne, UT is seeking a Full-Time Contract Dental Assistant to join a friendly, patient‑focused dental team. This position offers a steady schedule, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO and paid holidays.

The Dental Assistant will support providers in chairside assisting, radiographs, and restorative functions for both adult and pediatric patients.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Dental Assistant program.
• CDA/RDA certification preferred.
• AHA BLS certification required or willingness to obtain prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Assist dental providers chairside and support restorative procedures.
• Take and process intra- and extra-oral radiographs.
• Perform prophylaxis, fluoride, sealants and ultrasonic cleaning as directed.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Radiographs

Infection control

Communication

Education

Dental Assistant program graduate

CDA/RDA preferred

AHA BLS valid

Tools

EFDA certification (preferred)

Job description

Description

Looking for a dental position where your talent truly stands out? Step into a role with real purpose at the Fort Duchesne PHS Indian Health Center in Fort Duchesne, UT. As a Full-Time Contract Dental Assistant, you’ll be part of a fun, supportive dental team committed to exceptional patient care. Each day offers the opportunity to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact in the community. Enjoy a steady schedule, competitive pay, and a workplace that genuinely values your skill and dedication.

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (No weekends or holidays)
Compensation: Competitive pay with a full benefits package (PTO, paid holidays)
Environment: Friendly, collaborative dental team serving both adult and pediatric patients
Location: Fort Duchesne PHS Indian Health Center - Dental Clinic

Job Duties:

The Dental Assistant will support providers and patients in the Dental Clinic by performing chairside assisting and restorative support functions. Duties include:

• Anticipating dentists' needs for instruments, materials, and patient care
• Placing and finishing routine and complex restorations (alloy and composite)
• Fabricating and placing temporary crowns and bridges, taking preliminary impressions, pouring and trimming models, and fabricating custom trays/bite rims
• Exposing, processing, and mounting intra- and extra-oral radiographs
• Performing oral prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, sealants, and use of ultrasonic scaler/hand instruments
• Providing post-treatment instructions and patient education on home care and disease prevention
• Training and guiding junior dental assistants
• Ordering/stocking supplies, sterilizing instruments, and maintaining clinic cleanliness and equipment

Qualifications:

• Experience as a Dental Assistant in a clinical setting (adult and pediatric care)
• Knowledge of infection control, sterilization, and dental lab techniques
• Ability to perform chairside assisting, radiographs, and restorative procedures
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills

Additional Duties:

Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.

Indian Preference Exercised:

Prairie Band, LLC is subject to Title 22: Employment Code of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. In accordance with Title 22, this position is designated as a TIER 2 position. Preference will be given to individuals to the extent required pursuant to Section 22-2-4(B).

Requirements

What we need from you:

• Must be a graduate of a Dental Assistant school/program
• CDA Certified Dental Assistant RDA, or Registered Dental Assistant, preferred
• To perform expanded functions in Oregon under the supervision of a licensed dentist
• Preferred Dental assistant possesses an Oregon Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) certificate.
• Active AHA BLS or willing to obtain prior to start
• Must be willing and able to pass Federal Security Clearance
• Ability to work full-time hours
• Must be a US citizen