Expanded Function Dental Assistant - Radiography

Indian Health Service; Wolf Point (MT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to provide chairside support, assist with restorative procedures, radiography, and infection control. You will educate patients and contribute to culturally respectful care for American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

Ideal candidates have a dental assisting program and radiology certification, with strong attention to detail in maintaining patient records and ensuring safety and quality of care.

Qualifications

• Experience in chairside assisting and patient care in a dental clinic setting.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols, sterilization, and patient education.
• Competence with intra-oral radiographs, sealants, and basic restorative procedures.

Responsibilities

• Restores teeth after preparation; assists dentist with instruments and materials.
• Provides chairside support and anticipates dentist's needs for procedures and supplies.
• Performs radiographic procedures and basic dental laboratory tasks; maintains records of appointments and treatments.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Infection control

Patient education

Radiography

Education

Dental assistant program / dental hygiene program

Radiology certification/education

Tools

Dental radiography equipment

Intraoral camera

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to provide chairside support, assist with restorative procedures, radiography, and infection control. You will educate patients and contribute to culturally respectful care for American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

Ideal candidates have a dental assisting program and radiology certification, with strong attention to detail in maintaining patient records and ensuring safety and quality of care.