Expanded Function Dental Assistant — Impactful Restorative Care

Indian Health Service; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to provide chairside assistance, perform restorative procedures, radiography, and patient education. The role supports culturally respectful, high-quality care for American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

A REAL ID requirement is in effect; successful candidates will undergo federal background checks and E-Verify as part of the onboarding. This is a federal position offering comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in chairside assistance and dental procedures as listed in duties.
• Knowledge of radiographic procedures and infection control practices.
• Ability to maintain patient records and support treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Restores teeth after preparation.
• Provides chairside assisting and anticipates dentist's needs.
• Performs prophylaxis, sealants, stainless steel crowns.
• Performs radiographic procedures and dental lab tasks.
• Receives and prepares patients; maintains records.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Dental radiographs

Infection control

Patient education

Education

Dental assistant program

Dental hygiene program

Tools

Dental radiology equipment

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to provide chairside assistance, perform restorative procedures, radiography, and patient education. The role supports culturally respectful, high-quality care for American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

A REAL ID requirement is in effect; successful candidates will undergo federal background checks and E-Verify as part of the onboarding. This is a federal position offering comprehensive benefits.