Expanded Function Dental Assistant — Public Health Impact

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

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support chairside care, radiography, and patient education. You will perform a range of intra-oral procedures and radiographic tasks, while maintaining infection control and patient safety in a culturally respectful environment.

The role involves preparing materials, assisting the dentist, and documenting treatments and appointments, contributing to strong oral health outcomes for American Indian and Alaska

Qualifications

• Experience in chairside assisting and preparatory work for dentistry.
• Proficiency with intra-oral radiographs and related equipment.
• Knowledge of infection control practices and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Restores teeth after preparation as directed.
• Provides chairside assisting and anticipates dentist's needs for instruments and materials.
• Performs intra-oral procedures such as prophylaxis, sealants, and temporary restorations.
• Performs radiographic procedures and dental laboratory tasks: pours/models, casts, impressions.
• Receives and prepares patients for treatments and maintains records of appointments and treatments.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Radiographic procedures

Infection control

Patient education

Education

Dental assistant program (or dental hygiene program)

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support chairside care, radiography, and patient education. You will perform a range of intra-oral procedures and radiographic tasks, while maintaining infection control and patient safety in a culturally respectful environment.

The role involves preparing materials, assisting the dentist, and documenting treatments and appointments, contributing to strong oral health outcomes for American Indian and Alaska