Dental Assistant: Radiography & Patient Care Expert

Indian Health Service; Mashpee (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists and advance health in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. You will assist in restorative and surgical procedures, maintain sterile technique, take radiographs, educate patients, and help manage records and supplies in a busy dental clinic.

The role emphasizes compliance with safety protocols, patient care, and collaboration with a federal health care team. U.S.

Qualifications

• Experience in dental assisting and chairside support.
• Knowledge of radiography and infection control.
• Ability to manage patient records and supplies.

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.
• Support clinic operations, maintain supplies, and manage patient records.

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists and advance health in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. You will assist in restorative and surgical procedures, maintain sterile technique, take radiographs, educate patients, and help manage records and supplies in a busy dental clinic.

The role emphasizes compliance with safety protocols, patient care, and collaboration with a federal health care team. U.S.