Dental Assistant: Chairside Care & X-Rays

Indian Health Service; Bloomfield (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Dental Assistant to support oral health services for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. You will assist dentists through restorative and surgical procedures, maintain sterilization standards, and help manage patient records and clinic operations.

You will educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care, follow radiation-safety protocols for radiographs, and contribute to a safe, efficient dental clinic environment in line with federal

Qualifications

• Education and training requirements include: Basic requirement and specialized experience for GS-3/GS-4 dental assistant roles.
• Education and Training details specify a 1-year dental assistant program or equivalent, plus potential other state-licensing prerequisites.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Dental Assistant to support oral health services for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. You will assist dentists through restorative and surgical procedures, maintain sterilization standards, and help manage patient records and clinic operations.

You will educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care, follow radiation-safety protocols for radiographs, and contribute to a safe, efficient dental clinic environment in line with federal