Dental Assistant: Radiography & Patient Care Pro

Indian Health Service; Cannon Ball (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service seeks a Dental Assistant to support the dentist across restorative and surgical procedures, maintain aseptic technique, and prepare radiographs in a busy clinic serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

You will educate patients on oral hygiene, help manage patient records, and assist with clinic operations, while complying with safety, background, and credentialing requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in dental assisting and radiographic procedures.
• Proficiency in maintaining aseptic technique and instrument sterilization.
• Ability to educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.

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, maintain supplies, and manage patient records.

Skills

Dental assistance

Radiography

Patient education

Education

Dental assistant program

Tools

X-ray equipment

Sterilization tools

Job description

The Indian Health Service seeks a Dental Assistant to support the dentist across restorative and surgical procedures, maintain aseptic technique, and prepare radiographs in a busy clinic serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

You will educate patients on oral hygiene, help manage patient records, and assist with clinic operations, while complying with safety, background, and credentialing requirements.