Dental Assistant: Impactful Radiography & Patient Care

Indian Health Service; Bernalillo (NM); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service in New Mexico is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dental team in restorative and surgical procedures. You will maintain sterile technique, assist with radiographs, and help educate patients on oral hygiene while supporting clinic operations.

The role emphasizes patient care, record-keeping, and adherence to safety protocols in a federal healthcare setting, with responsibilities across the clinic workflow.

Qualifications

• Experience in dental assisting or related clinical support.
• Proficiency in chairside assistance and instrument setup.
• Familiarity with radiographic processing and infection control.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Dental assisting

Radiographic techniques

Patient care

Education

1-year dental assistant program

2-year dental assistant program

Job description

Indian Health Service in New Mexico is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dental team in restorative and surgical procedures. You will maintain sterile technique, assist with radiographs, and help educate patients on oral hygiene while supporting clinic operations.

The role emphasizes patient care, record-keeping, and adherence to safety protocols in a federal healthcare setting, with responsibilities across the clinic workflow.