Expanded Function Dental Assistant — Community Health Impact

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

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support chairside operations, radiography, and patient education. The role emphasizes high-quality care for American Indian and Alaska Native communities, with attention to infection control and accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities include preparing materials and equipment for the Dentist, performing intra-oral procedures, radiographic tasks, and maintaining patient comfort and safety while upholding

Qualifications

• Experience in chairside assisting with restorative procedures.
• Knowledge of radiographic procedures and safety.
• Understanding of infection control practices.
• Ability to educate patients about oral health.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist chairside and anticipate instrument and material needs.
• Perform intra-oral procedures including prophylaxis, sealants, and temporary restorations.
• Conduct radiography and related dental laboratory tasks; pour models, fabricate trays, and mount casts.
• Prepare patients for treatment and maintain dental records and scheduling information.
• Support infection control and ensure patient education throughout visits.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Intra-oral radiographs

Infection control

Patient education

Restorative procedures

Education

4-year dental assistant program or dental hygiene program

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support chairside operations, radiography, and patient education. The role emphasizes high-quality care for American Indian and Alaska Native communities, with attention to infection control and accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities include preparing materials and equipment for the Dentist, performing intra-oral procedures, radiographic tasks, and maintaining patient comfort and safety while upholding