Dental Assistant - Chairside Care & Radiographs

Indian Health Service; Camp Verde (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking a Dental Assistant to support licensed dentists in restorative and surgical procedures, maintaining aseptic technique and sterilizing instruments. You will expose dental radiographs, educate patients on oral hygiene, and help manage patient records and clinic operations.

The role requires compliance with safety protocols and the ability to assist across various dental procedures while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care within the IHS system.

Qualifications

• Experience in dental assisting or related healthcare environment.
• Ability to expose and process dental radiographs following safety protocols.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and sterilization.
• Strong patient education and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist in restorative and surgical procedures.
• Maintain aseptic technique and sterilize instruments.
• Expose and process dental radiographs following radiation-safety protocols.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Support dental clinic operations, maintain supplies, and manage patient records.

Skills

Sterilization

Radiography

Patient Education

Record Keeping

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radiography Equipment

Sterilization Equipment

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking a Dental Assistant to support licensed dentists in restorative and surgical procedures, maintaining aseptic technique and sterilizing instruments. You will expose dental radiographs, educate patients on oral hygiene, and help manage patient records and clinic operations.

The role requires compliance with safety protocols and the ability to assist across various dental procedures while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care within the IHS system.