Expanded Function Dental Assistant - Impactful Patient Care

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

Job summary

The Indian Health Service seeks an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support chairside procedures, radiography, and infection control while delivering culturally respectful care to American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

You will educate patients, assist dentists with restorative work, manage records, and ensure compliance with safety standards; a valid radiography certification and U.S. citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in chairside assisting and comprehensive intra-oral procedures.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols and safety standards.
• Familiarity with radiographic procedures and imaging quality.
• Ability to educate patients on oral health and aftercare.

Responsibilities

• Restore teeth after preparation and assist during procedures.
• Prepare materials and instruments for the dentist.
• Perform intra-oral prophylaxis and radiographic tasks as needed.
• Receive and prepare patients and maintain treatment records.
• Ensure documentation and supplies are properly managed.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Infection control

Radiography

Patient education

Education

Dental assistant program certificate

Job description

The Indian Health Service seeks an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support chairside procedures, radiography, and infection control while delivering culturally respectful care to American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

You will educate patients, assist dentists with restorative work, manage records, and ensure compliance with safety standards; a valid radiography certification and U.S. citizenship are required.