Dental Assistant - Radiographs, Sterilization & Patient Care

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

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dental team in delivering safe, high-quality care to American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The role emphasizes assisting procedures, maintaining sterility, taking radiographs, and educating patients on oral hygiene within a compassionate clinic setting.

Candidates should have dental assisting training, competency in radiographic procedures, and strong record-keeping skills, with a commitment to public service and

Qualifications

• Experience or training in dental assisting.
• Ability to maintain aseptic technique.
• Knowledge of radiographic procedures and radiation safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist in all phases of restorative and surgical procedures.
• Maintain aseptic technique and sterilize instruments.
• Expose and process dental radiographs following radiation-safety protocols.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Support dental clinic operations, maintain supplies, and manage patient records.

Skills

Dental assisting

Patient care

Record-keeping

Education

Dental assistant program

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dental team in delivering safe, high-quality care to American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The role emphasizes assisting procedures, maintaining sterility, taking radiographs, and educating patients on oral hygiene within a compassionate clinic setting.

Candidates should have dental assisting training, competency in radiographic procedures, and strong record-keeping skills, with a commitment to public service and