Expanded-Function Dental Assistant: Radiography & Restorations

Indian Health Service; Toppenish (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service seeks an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support dentists in chairside procedures, radiography, and restorative work, while delivering culturally respectful care to American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

You will ensure infection control, patient education, and meticulous record keeping, including treatment notes and appointment scheduling. A strong team culture and community impact await.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in chairside assisting, restorations, sealants, and prophylaxis.
• Completion of a 4-year dental assistant or dental hygiene program with radiation coursework.
• Combination of education and experience may satisfy all requirements.

Responsibilities

• Restores teeth after preparation and assists dentist across procedures.
• Provides chairside assisting and anticipates instruments and materials needed.
• Performs intra‑oral procedures: prophylaxis, sealants, temporary restorations, and crowns.
• Performs radiographic procedures and dental lab tasks: models, trays, casts, impressions.
• Prepares patients, maintains records of appointments, exams, treatment, and supplies.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Restorative procedures

Radiography

Infection control

Patient education

Education

Dental assistant program

Dental hygiene program

Job description

The Indian Health Service seeks an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support dentists in chairside procedures, radiography, and restorative work, while delivering culturally respectful care to American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

You will ensure infection control, patient education, and meticulous record keeping, including treatment notes and appointment scheduling. A strong team culture and community impact await.