Expanded Function Dental Assistant: Radiology & Restorative

Indian Health Service; Espanola (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Health Service is seeking an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support chairside duties, radiography, and patient education in a community-focused setting. The role emphasizes culturally respectful care for American Indian and Alaska Native communities and requires adherence to REAL ID and security guidelines.

The position includes responsibilities for instrument preparation, various intra-oral procedures, radiographic work, and accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience: 1 year as dental assistant (GS-05)
• Education: 4-year program incl. 24 sem hours in radiation physics

Responsibilities

• Restores teeth after preparation.
• Chairside assisting and anticipates dentist's needs; prepares instruments and materials.
• Performs prophylaxis, sealants, temporary fillings, and stainless steel crowns.
• Performs radiographic procedures and related dental lab tasks.
• Receives and preps patients; maintains appointment and treatment records.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Restorative dentistry

Dental radiography

Infection control

Patient education

Education

4-year dental assistant program with 24 semester hours in radiation physics

Job description

Indian Health Service is seeking an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support chairside duties, radiography, and patient education in a community-focused setting. The role emphasizes culturally respectful care for American Indian and Alaska Native communities and requires adherence to REAL ID and security guidelines.

The position includes responsibilities for instrument preparation, various intra-oral procedures, radiographic work, and accurate record-keeping.