Dental Assistant: Radiography & Patient Care

Indian Health Service; Wakpala (SD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking a Dental Assistant to support a full range of dental services in communities served. You will assist dentists in restorative and surgical procedures, maintain aseptic technique, and handle radiographs and patient education with a focus on safety and quality care.

The role emphasizes clinic operations support, including supplies and patient records management, under federal standards and mission guidelines for American Indian and Alaska Native populations.

Qualifications

• Experience in dental assistance and chairside support.
• Knowledge of sterile technique and infection control.
• Ability to handle patient records and scheduling.
• Familiarity with basic radiographic procedures.

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, manage supplies and patient records.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Radiographs

Patient education

Record keeping

Education

2-year dental assistant program

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking a Dental Assistant to support a full range of dental services in communities served. You will assist dentists in restorative and surgical procedures, maintain aseptic technique, and handle radiographs and patient education with a focus on safety and quality care.

The role emphasizes clinic operations support, including supplies and patient records management, under federal standards and mission guidelines for American Indian and Alaska Native populations.