Dental Assistant: Gentle Chairside Care & Radiography

Indian Health Service; Watonga (OK); In loco; USD 36.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Indian Health Service seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists in restorative and surgical procedures, maintaining aseptic technique and sterilization, and handling radiographs per safety protocols. You will educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care while supporting clinic operations and patient records.

Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, radiographic imaging, infection control, and ensuring accurate documentation.

Competenze

• Specialized experience in dental assistance for general or specialized dentistry.
• Education with dental assisting or dental hygiene programs as described in the minimum qualifications.
• Background investigation and U.S. citizenship requirements are noted.

Mansioni

• Assist the dentist in restorative and surgical procedures.
• Maintain aseptic technique and sterilize instruments.
• 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.

Conoscenze

Dental assistance

Radiography

Infection control

Patient education

Record-keeping

Formazione

1-year dental assistant program

2-year dental assistant program

2-year dental hygiene program

Descrizione del lavoro

The Indian Health Service seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists in restorative and surgical procedures, maintaining aseptic technique and sterilization, and handling radiographs per safety protocols. You will educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care while supporting clinic operations and patient records.

Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, radiographic imaging, infection control, and ensuring accurate documentation.