Dental Assistant: Gentle Chairside Care & Radiography

Indian Health Service; Pawnee (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is hiring Dental Assistants to support safe and effective dental services in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. You will help deliver high-quality care, educate patients on oral hygiene, and assist the dentist across restorative and surgical procedures.

Responsibilities include maintaining aseptic technique, processing radiographs, managing patient records, and supporting clinic operations. This role may require citizenship verification and background checks.

Qualifications

• 1-year dental assistant program or equivalent training.
• 2-year dental assistant program or equivalent education.
• Experience with radiographic techniques is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist in all phases of 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 assistance

Patient education

Record-keeping

Sterilization

Education

Dental assistant program

Dental hygiene program (2-year)

Tools

Radiography

Job description

The Indian Health Service is hiring Dental Assistants to support safe and effective dental services in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. You will help deliver high-quality care, educate patients on oral hygiene, and assist the dentist across restorative and surgical procedures.

Responsibilities include maintaining aseptic technique, processing radiographs, managing patient records, and supporting clinic operations. This role may require citizenship verification and background checks.