Expanded-Function Dental Assistant: Chairside & Radiography

Indian Health Service; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant in Albuquerque, NM. You will assist the dentist chairside, perform radiographs, and conduct basic restorative procedures while ensuring infection control and patient education are upheld.

The role supports oral health outcomes for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The position requires radiographic certification and US citizenship with background checks and verification steps as part of federal

Qualifications

• Radiographic certification required and meet credentialing standards.
• U.S. Citizenship required; Selective Service registration for males born after 1959.
• Background investigation, E-Verify, and direct deposit setup required.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance and anticipate dentist's needs for instruments and materials.
• Perform intra-oral procedures such as prophylaxis, sealants, temporary restorations, and coronal polishing.
• Conduct radiographic procedures and related dental lab tasks (models, impressions, trays).
• Prepare patients for treatments and maintain records of appointments, exams, and supplies.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Radiography

Infection control

Patient education

Restorative procedures

Education

4-year dental assistant or dental hygiene program (with radiation physics coursework)

Tools

Intra-oral radiography equipment

Cavitron

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant in Albuquerque, NM. You will assist the dentist chairside, perform radiographs, and conduct basic restorative procedures while ensuring infection control and patient education are upheld.

The role supports oral health outcomes for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The position requires radiographic certification and US citizenship with background checks and verification steps as part of federal