Dental Assistant — Chairside Support & Radiography

Indian Health Service; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Dental Assistant to support oral care delivery across clinics. You will assist dentists, maintain sterile technique, process radiographs, educate patients, and help manage patient records to ensure efficient dental services for Native communities.

Role requires adherence to safety protocols, ability to work in a clinical setting, and commitment to the IHS mission of improving health for American Indian and Alaska Native people.

Qualifications

• Experience or education in dental assistance.
• Ability to follow radiation-safety procedures and assist with radiographs.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and dental office workflow.

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, maintain supplies, and manage patient records.

Skills

Dental assisting

Sterilization

Patient education

Education

1-year dental assistant program

2-year dental hygiene program

Job description

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Dental Assistant to support oral care delivery across clinics. You will assist dentists, maintain sterile technique, process radiographs, educate patients, and help manage patient records to ensure efficient dental services for Native communities.

Role requires adherence to safety protocols, ability to work in a clinical setting, and commitment to the IHS mission of improving health for American Indian and Alaska Native people.