Expanded Function Dental Assistant — Make a Difference

Indian Health Service; Martin (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is seeking an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support chairside procedures, radiography, and patient education in a culturally respectful setting.

Responsibilities include assisting the dentist, performing selected intra-oral procedures, and maintaining records while ensuring infection control and quality care for American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in chairside assisting and basic restorations.
• Education: 4-year dental assistant or dental hygiene program with radiation physics coursework.
• Combination of education and experience meets qualification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist during procedures and anticipate instrument needs.
• Perform intra-oral procedures such as prophylaxis, sealants, and temporary restorations.
• Take radiographs and manage dental records and patient prep.
• Maintain infection control and patient education throughout visits.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Infection control

Radiography

Patient education

Restorative procedures

Education

Dental assistant program

Radiation physics coursework

Tools

Dental radiography equipment

Cavitron

Job description

The Indian Health Service is seeking an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support chairside procedures, radiography, and patient education in a culturally respectful setting.

Responsibilities include assisting the dentist, performing selected intra-oral procedures, and maintaining records while ensuring infection control and quality care for American Indian and Alaska Native communities.