Expanded Function Dental Assistant — Restorations

Indian Health Service; Sacaton (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service in Sacaton, AZ seeks an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support chairside operations, restorations, radiography, infection control, and patient education—delivering culturally respectful, high‑quality care.

You will work with a dental team to improve oral health outcomes for American Indian and Alaska Native communities, adhering to safety standards and federal requirements.

Qualifications

• Requires resume showing duties, responsibilities, and hours per week.
• ADA‑accredited dental program with radiography coursework is required.
• Federal/Background investigations and U.S. Citizenship are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance and anticipates dentist needs for instruments and materials.
• Perform intra‑oral procedures such as prophylaxis and sealants.
• Carry out radiographic procedures and dental lab tasks (models, trays, casts).
• Greet patients, prepare for treatments, and maintain records of appointments and treatments.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Restorative procedures

Radiography

Infection control

Patient education

Cultural sensitivity

Education

4‑year dental assistant/dental hygiene program

Radiation physics coursework (24 semester hours)

Tools

Dental radiography equipment

Dental laboratory procedures

Job description

The Indian Health Service in Sacaton, AZ seeks an experienced Expanded Function Dental Assistant to support chairside operations, restorations, radiography, infection control, and patient education—delivering culturally respectful, high‑quality care.

You will work with a dental team to improve oral health outcomes for American Indian and Alaska Native communities, adhering to safety standards and federal requirements.