Expanded Function Dental Assistant - Radiography

Indian Health Service; Zia Pueblo (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service seeks an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support chairside assistance, restorative work, radiography, infection control, and patient education. The role focuses on delivering culturally respectful, high-quality care to American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

The position requires compliance with REAL ID requirements and federal screening, including background investigations and E‑Verify.

Qualifications

• Experience in chairside assisting for various procedures.
• Proficient in radiographic procedures and safety.
• Maintains infection control standards and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Restores teeth after preparation.
• Provides chairside assisting and anticipates dentist needs.
• Performs intra-oral procedures (oral prophylaxis, sealants, temporary fillings).
• Performs radiological procedures and dental lab tasks (models, trays, casts).
• Receives patients and maintains treatment records.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Infection control

Radiography

Patient education

Restorative procedures

Education

Dental assistant program completion

ADA-credentialed radiography

Job description

Indian Health Service seeks an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support chairside assistance, restorative work, radiography, infection control, and patient education. The role focuses on delivering culturally respectful, high-quality care to American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

The position requires compliance with REAL ID requirements and federal screening, including background investigations and E‑Verify.