Dental Assistant — Restorative Care & Radiography

Indian Health Service; Wolf Point (MT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking a Dental Assistant to support a busy dental clinic. The role involves assisting the dentist in restorative and surgical procedures, maintaining sterile environments, and processing radiographs in line with safety protocols.

The assistant will educate patients on oral hygiene, help manage clinic operations, and maintain patient records to ensure efficient service delivery.

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience in dental assistance, including chairside work and exposing/processing dental radiographs.

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

2-year dental hygiene program or 2-year dental assistant program

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking a Dental Assistant to support a busy dental clinic. The role involves assisting the dentist in restorative and surgical procedures, maintaining sterile environments, and processing radiographs in line with safety protocols.

The assistant will educate patients on oral hygiene, help manage clinic operations, and maintain patient records to ensure efficient service delivery.