Expanded Function Dental Assistant: Community Health Impact

Indian Health Service; San Fidel (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service seeks an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support chairside care, restorative procedures, radiography, infection control, and patient education for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The role emphasizes culturally respectful, high-quality dental care.

Responsibilities include patient preparation, assisting the dentist, performing radiographic procedures, maintaining records, and preparing materials.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience or equivalent in dental assisting.
• Full 4-year program in dental assisting or dental hygiene with radiation coursework.
• Combination of education and experience meets qualification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist chairside and anticipate instrument needs.
• Perform restorations, sealants, and temporary fillings as directed.
• Carry out intra-oral procedures and radiographic imaging.
• Maintain patient records and treatment documentation.
• Prepare materials and equipment for procedures.

Skills

chairside assisting

radiography

infection control

patient education

Education

Dental assistant / dental hygiene program

Tools

Dental radiography equipment

Job description

Indian Health Service seeks an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support chairside care, restorative procedures, radiography, infection control, and patient education for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The role emphasizes culturally respectful, high-quality dental care.

Responsibilities include patient preparation, assisting the dentist, performing radiographic procedures, maintaining records, and preparing materials.