Expanded-Function Dental Assistant: Chairside Care

Indian Health Service; South Valley (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support chairside and restorative duties, radiography, and infection control. The role focuses on delivering culturally respectful care to American Indian and Alaska Native communities, with emphasis on education and quality outcomes.

You will prepare materials, assist the dentist, perform specified intra-oral procedures, and manage patient flow and records, contributing to a full-scope dental program under

Qualifications

• Experience required as Expanded Function Dental Assistant with radiography certification.
• U.S. citizenship and background checks required; REAL ID compliant identification.
• Education and experience must clearly identify duties, responsibilities, and hours.

Responsibilities

• Restores teeth after preparation and assists dentist with instruments and materials.
• Provides chairside assistance and anticipates dentist needs.
• Performs intra-oral procedures (prophylaxis, sealants, temporary restorations, etc.).
• Performs radiology and dental laboratory tasks (models, trays, impressions).
• Prepares patients for treatments and maintains appointment and treatment records.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Restorative procedures

Intra-oral radiography

Infection control

Patient education

Education

4-year dental assistant or dental hygiene program with 24 semester hours in radiation physics

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support chairside and restorative duties, radiography, and infection control. The role focuses on delivering culturally respectful care to American Indian and Alaska Native communities, with emphasis on education and quality outcomes.

You will prepare materials, assist the dentist, perform specified intra-oral procedures, and manage patient flow and records, contributing to a full-scope dental program under