Dental Assistant – Radiography & Patient Care

Indian Health Service; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service seeks a Dental Assistant to support the dentist in restorative and surgical procedures, expose and process radiographs, and educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.

The role requires maintaining aseptic technique, sterilizing instruments, and supporting clinic operations including supplies and patient records management. Compliance with safety and employment requirements is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Experience in chairside dental assistance.
• Proficiency with radiographic imaging procedures.
• Ability to educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and instrument sterilization.
• Experience with maintaining patient records and clinic supplies.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Chairside assistance

Radiography

Patient education

Sterilization

Record keeping

Education

Dental Assistant program

Tools

X-ray machines

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Indian Health Service seeks a Dental Assistant to support the dentist in restorative and surgical procedures, expose and process radiographs, and educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.

The role requires maintaining aseptic technique, sterilizing instruments, and supporting clinic operations including supplies and patient records management. Compliance with safety and employment requirements is mandatory.