Dental Assistant: Chairside Care & X-Rays

Indian Health Service; Zuni Pueblo (NM); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental care across patient visits, helping deliver safe and effective services, restoring smiles and promoting overall wellness in the communities we serve.

You will assist the dentist in restorative and surgical procedures, maintain aseptic technique, expose and process radiographs, educate patients on oral hygiene, and help manage patient records and clinic operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in dental assisting and radiography is preferred.
• Ability to maintain aseptic technique and manage patient records.
• Strong communication and patient education skills.

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 records.

Skills

Dental assisting

Radiographs

Patient education

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental care across patient visits, helping deliver safe and effective services, restoring smiles and promoting overall wellness in the communities we serve.

You will assist the dentist in restorative and surgical procedures, maintain aseptic technique, expose and process radiographs, educate patients on oral hygiene, and help manage patient records and clinic operations.