Expanded-Function Dental Assistant: Radiography

Indian Health Service; Wanblee (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service seeks an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support chairside care, radiography, infection control, and patient education for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The role emphasizes culturally respectful, high-quality care that improves oral health outcomes.

A REAL ID will be required and federal hiring processes apply, including background checks and E-Verify. Candidates must meet GS-05/06 qualifications and related credentialing requirements.

Qualifications

• Resume must show experience in chairside assisting and radiography.
• Education: four-year program in dental assisting or dental hygiene with radiation coursework.
• Ability to meet federal requirements: citizenship, background check, and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Restores teeth after preparation is done.
• Provides chairside assistance and anticipates dentist needs.
• Performs intra-oral procedures and radiology tasks.
• Prepare materials/equipment for dentist and maintain records.
• Maintain patient flow and infection control standards.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Radiography

Infection control

Patient education

Restorative procedures

Dental laboratory procedures

Education

Four-year dental assistant or dental hygiene program

24 semester hours in radiation physics

ADA-accredited program

Tools

Cavitron

Intra-oral imaging (digital)

Dental X-ray safety certification

Job description

Indian Health Service seeks an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support chairside care, radiography, infection control, and patient education for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The role emphasizes culturally respectful, high-quality care that improves oral health outcomes.

A REAL ID will be required and federal hiring processes apply, including background checks and E-Verify. Candidates must meet GS-05/06 qualifications and related credentialing requirements.