Dental Assistant: Radiography & Patient Care

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

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists in restorative and surgical procedures, ensure aseptic techniques, and handle radiographs per safety standards. You will educate patients, maintain supplies, and help manage patient records in a community health setting.

The role emphasizes multifaceted clinic support, adherence to privacy and safety protocols, and collaboration with dental teams to promote oral health and preventive care in the communities served.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a 1-year dental assistant program or completion of 1 year of a dental hygiene program that included radiation physics and related topics.
• For GS-4: Successful completion of a 2-year dental assistant program or 2-year dental hygiene program with at least 12 semester hours of related courses.

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.

Education

1 year dental assistant program or 1 year dental hygiene program (radiation courses)

2-year dental assistant program or 2-year dental hygiene program (including radiation coursework)

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists in restorative and surgical procedures, ensure aseptic techniques, and handle radiographs per safety standards. You will educate patients, maintain supplies, and help manage patient records in a community health setting.

The role emphasizes multifaceted clinic support, adherence to privacy and safety protocols, and collaboration with dental teams to promote oral health and preventive care in the communities served.