Dental Assistant

Job overview

The Dental Assistant role is onsite in Pawnee, OK, supporting the Pawnee Indian Health Center. The posting does not specify compensation. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with a work week not exceeding 40 hours; federal holidays are not required. The assistant supports dental providers and patients by preparing instruments, assisting during procedures, obtaining radiographs and screening data, and maintaining sterilization and operatory standards for safe, effective dental care.

What you'll do

• Record vital signs and screening data in electronic records
• triage emergency dental patients
• take digital intraoral and panoramic radiographs
• assist with general dentistry and, as needed, specialized procedures
• prepare and transfer instruments and materials
• clean, package, and sterilize instruments
• maintain equipment and operatories
• provide assigned prophylaxis and fluoride treatment
• relay post-operative and home-care instructions
• place prescribed sealants
• direct patients and visitors.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dental assistant

dental radiographs

chairside assistance

sterilization

general dentistry

pawnee ok

pawnee indian health center

chenega

monday–friday

8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

dental assisting license

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting states that details are subject to final award and funding; a current dental assisting license is required.

About the employer

Chenega Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.