Expanded-Function Dental Assistant for Community Health

Indian Health Service; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include assisting the dentist, preparing materials and equipment, and performing a range of intra-oral procedures. A federal background check and compliance with REAL ID rules are required.

Qualifications

• This résumé must show experience in chairside assistance, restorations, prophylaxis, sealants, radiography, and infection control.
• Must meet credentialing standards for radiologic procedures and maintain certification.
• U.S. Citizenship and background checks required; REAL ID and E-Verify compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assisting and anticipate dentist's needs for instruments and materials.
• Perform intra-oral procedures including prophylaxis, sealants, and temporary restorations.
• Conduct radiologic procedures and dental laboratory tasks such as model pouring and crown fabrication.
• Prepare patients, maintain treatment records, and assist with admissions and scheduling.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Restorative fillings

Intra-oral radiographs

Infection control

Patient education

Vital signs

Medication reconciliation

Post-treatment instructions

Instruments & materials prep

Dental radiographic health and safety

Education

4-year dental assistant or dental hygiene program (24+ semester hours in radiation physics)

Job description

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

Responsibilities include assisting the dentist, preparing materials and equipment, and performing a range of intra-oral procedures. A federal background check and compliance with REAL ID rules are required.