Expanded Function Dental Assistant – Chairside & Radiography

Indian Health Service; Bernalillo (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is seeking an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support dentists with chairside assisting, restorations, radiography, infection control and patient education, delivering respectful, high‑quality care to American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

This role requires certification as radiographers and knowledge of dental materials, with formal education in a dental assistant program.

Qualifications

• Experience or education showing ability to perform chairside assisting and dental procedures.
• Experience with intra-oral radiography and radiographic safety.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols and sterilization.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist during procedures and anticipates instrument needs.
• Prepare materials, equipment, and seating for patients.
• Perform intra-oral procedures and radiographic procedures as assigned.
• Maintain patient records and treatment documentation.
• Prepare models, trays, and lab-related tasks as required.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Radiography

Infection control

Patient education

Dental records

Education

Dental assisting program

Radiation physics coursework

Job description

The Indian Health Service is seeking an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support dentists with chairside assisting, restorations, radiography, infection control and patient education, delivering respectful, high‑quality care to American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

This role requires certification as radiographers and knowledge of dental materials, with formal education in a dental assistant program.