Dental Assistant: Chairside Care & Radiography Expert

Indian Health Service; Espanola (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists in restorative and surgical procedures, maintain sterile instruments, and process radiographs while educating patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.

This role also supports clinic operations, maintains supplies, and manages patient records. Requires completion of a dental assistant program and compliance with Public Law 101-630 regulations; E-Verify and background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in dental assisting including chairside support.
• Familiarity with aseptic technique and infection control practices.
• Ability to educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Knowledge of radiographic procedures and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

1-year dental assistant program

Practical nurse training

Job description

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists in restorative and surgical procedures, maintain sterile instruments, and process radiographs while educating patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.

This role also supports clinic operations, maintains supplies, and manages patient records. Requires completion of a dental assistant program and compliance with Public Law 101-630 regulations; E-Verify and background checks apply.