Expanded Function Dental Assistant: Radiography Pro

Indian Health Service; Red Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support chairside procedures, radiography, and patient education. The role emphasizes culturally respectful care and improving oral health outcomes for American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

The position requires compliance with REAL ID and federal background requirements and involves duties from restoration support to radiology and record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Chairside assistance and instrument prep.
• Infection control and post-treatment instructions.
• Experience with intra-oral radiographs and pit/fissure sealants is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Restore teeth after preparation.
• Provide chairside assistance and anticipate dentist needs.
• Perform intra-oral procedures including prophylaxis and sealants.
• Perform radiological procedures and dental lab tasks.
• Prepare patients for treatment and maintain records.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Infection control

Patient education

Radiography procedures

Dental terminology

Education

4-year dental assistant/dental hygiene program with 24 credit hours in radiation physics

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support chairside procedures, radiography, and patient education. The role emphasizes culturally respectful care and improving oral health outcomes for American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

The position requires compliance with REAL ID and federal background requirements and involves duties from restoration support to radiology and record-keeping.