Expanded Function Dental Assistant - Chairside & Radiography

Indian Health Service; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service in Lawrence, Kansas seeks an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support the dentist with chairside procedures, radiography, infection control, and patient education to deliver culturally respectful care for American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

You will prepare materials, maintain records, and ensure patient comfort while contributing to high-quality oral health outcomes in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience with chairside assisting and radiography in a clinical dental setting.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols and sterilization procedures.
• Ability to educate patients on oral health and preventive care.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during procedures and anticipate instrument and material needs.
• Perform intra-oral procedures as directed (e.g., prophylaxis, sealants, temporary restorations).
• Handle radiographic procedures and basic dental laboratory tasks; maintain patient records.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Radiography

Infection control

Patient education

Education

Dental Assistant program or equivalent

Job description

The Indian Health Service in Lawrence, Kansas seeks an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support the dentist with chairside procedures, radiography, infection control, and patient education to deliver culturally respectful care for American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

You will prepare materials, maintain records, and ensure patient comfort while contributing to high-quality oral health outcomes in the community.