Dental Assistant: Radiography & Patient Care

Indian Health Service; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental care delivery in their clinics. You will assist dentists in restorative and surgical procedures, maintain sterile techniques, and help manage patient records and supplies.

You will educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care and expose/process dental radiographs while following radiation-safety protocols. This role contributes to the overall mission of providing high-quality care to Native communities.

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

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental care delivery in their clinics. You will assist dentists in restorative and surgical procedures, maintain sterile techniques, and help manage patient records and supplies.

You will educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care and expose/process dental radiographs while following radiation-safety protocols. This role contributes to the overall mission of providing high-quality care to Native communities.