Expanded Function Dental Assistant — Radiography & Restorative

Indian Health Service; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is seeking an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support chairside procedures, radiography, infection control, and patient education. The role focuses on delivering high-quality care to American Indian and Alaska Native communities with cultural sensitivity.

The position requires the performance of a range of intra-oral procedures, radiography, and ongoing patient education, along with strict adherence to safety and infection control standards. U.S.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience as a dental assistant or similar role.
• Full 4-year course in dental assistant or dental hygiene with radiation coursework.
• Combination of education and experience meets requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist chairside and anticipate needs for instruments and materials.
• Perform intra-oral procedures and apply sealants where trained.
• Conduct radiographic procedures and prepare models/ impressions.
• Prepare patients and maintain treatment records and inventory.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Radiography

Infection control

Education

Dental assistant program

Dental hygiene program

Tools

Radiographic equipment

Infection control instruments

Job description

The Indian Health Service is seeking an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support chairside procedures, radiography, infection control, and patient education. The role focuses on delivering high-quality care to American Indian and Alaska Native communities with cultural sensitivity.

The position requires the performance of a range of intra-oral procedures, radiography, and ongoing patient education, along with strict adherence to safety and infection control standards. U.S.