Dental Assistant - Radiography & Patient Care

Indian Health Service; Wellpinit (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Dental Assistant to support restorative and surgical dental procedures, maintain aseptic techniques, expose and process radiographs, and educate patients on oral care. This role supports clinic operations and patient records in its mission to improve Native health.

Applicants must meet federal requirements, including U.S. citizenship and background checks; physical demands include walking, standing, and bending.

Qualifications

• Experience in dental assistant duties and chairside support.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and sterilization.
• Ability to read and follow radiographic safety protocols.
• Attention to maintaining patient records and scheduling.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Dental procedures

Sterilization techniques

Radiography exposure

Patient education

Record keeping

Education

1-year dental assistant program

2-year dental assistant program

Radiography certification

Tools

X-ray equipment operation

Digital radiography

Job description

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Dental Assistant to support restorative and surgical dental procedures, maintain aseptic techniques, expose and process radiographs, and educate patients on oral care. This role supports clinic operations and patient records in its mission to improve Native health.

Applicants must meet federal requirements, including U.S. citizenship and background checks; physical demands include walking, standing, and bending.