Expanded Function Dental Assistant – Community Care

Indian Health Service; Sisseton (SD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service in South Dakota seeks an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support chairside care, radiographs, sealants, and restorations. You will maintain records, prep materials, and ensure infection control while educating patients about oral health in Native communities.

The role emphasizes cultural respect and high-quality care to improve oral health outcomes for American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience: at least one year as chairside assistant.
• Education: full 4-year dental assistant program with radiation coursework.
• Combination of education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist chairside and prep instruments and materials.
• Perform intra-oral procedures like prophylaxis and sealants.
• Take radiographs and manage dental laboratory tasks.
• Maintain patient records and treatment documentation.
• Ensure infection control and patient education during visits.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Restorative procedures

Radiography

Infection control

Patient education

Education

Dental assistant program with 24+ hrs radiation physics

Education/experience equivalence

Tools

Radiographic certification

Infection control certification

Job description

Indian Health Service in South Dakota seeks an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support chairside care, radiographs, sealants, and restorations. You will maintain records, prep materials, and ensure infection control while educating patients about oral health in Native communities.

The role emphasizes cultural respect and high-quality care to improve oral health outcomes for American Indian and Alaska Native communities.