Dental Assistant: Radiography | Chairside Care & Wellness

US Indian Health Service; Camp Verde (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is hiring Dental Assistants to support oral care and improve health in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. This role involves chairside assistance, setting up instruments, documenting treatments, and operating digital x-ray equipment in a clinical setting.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications GS-02/GS-04 with education in dental assisting or dental hygiene and radiology training; ensure resume details duties and hours, and note the Real ID requirement

Qualifications

• Experience or education in dental assisting and radiology is required.
• Must identify duties and hours clearly on the resume.
• Specialized radiologic credentialing standards apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures.
• Set up instruments and materials for procedures.
• Record treatments rendered in patient records.
• Expose and process digital oral x-rays.

Skills

Dental assisting

Customer service

Record-keeping

Clinic maintenance

X-ray exposure

Education

Dental assistant program

Dental hygiene program (1 year)

Practical nurse training

Job description

The Indian Health Service is hiring Dental Assistants to support oral care and improve health in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. This role involves chairside assistance, setting up instruments, documenting treatments, and operating digital x-ray equipment in a clinical setting.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications GS-02/GS-04 with education in dental assisting or dental hygiene and radiology training; ensure resume details duties and hours, and note the Real ID requirement