Dental Assistant - Radiography & Patient Care

Indian Health Service; Crow Agency (MT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist in restorative and surgical procedures, maintain aseptic technique, and educate patients on oral hygiene. You will also manage supplies and patient records in a busy dental clinic.

This role emphasizes adherence to radiation safety, E-Verify, and background checks as part of its federal employment requirements. Public law considerations apply to the position.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children.
• A federal background investigation is required as a condition of employment, with forms to be completed within five calendar days of instruction.
• Two valid forms of identification are required; if a state ID or driver's license is used, it must be REAL ID-compliant.
• Successful pass of the E-Verify employment verification check is required.

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.

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist in restorative and surgical procedures, maintain aseptic technique, and educate patients on oral hygiene. You will also manage supplies and patient records in a busy dental clinic.

This role emphasizes adherence to radiation safety, E-Verify, and background checks as part of its federal employment requirements. Public law considerations apply to the position.