Dental Assistant: Radiography & Patient Care

Indian Health Service; Heart Butte (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists in restorative and surgical procedures at an IHS facility. You will maintain aseptic technique, sterilize instruments, and expose radiographs while educating patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.

The role requires U.S. citizenship, background investigation, and compliance with health and safety policies. This position offers a structured federal career path within the Indian Health Service.

Qualifications

• Experience providing chairside assistance in general or specialized dentistry.
• Experience exposing and processing dental radiographs.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and infection control protocols.
• Ability to educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Dental assisting

Expanded function

Radiographs

Infection control

Patient education

Education

1-year dental assistant program

Radiologic certification knowledge

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists in restorative and surgical procedures at an IHS facility. You will maintain aseptic technique, sterilize instruments, and expose radiographs while educating patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.

The role requires U.S. citizenship, background investigation, and compliance with health and safety policies. This position offers a structured federal career path within the Indian Health Service.