What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Tribal Health?
Dental Assistant
Fort Mojave Indian Health Center, Fort Mojave, Arizona
Are you ready for your next opportunity?
When you work with Tribal Health, you work with talented and passionate teams who are making an impact on Native health disparities. We offer an unforgettable, career-changing adventure - and because we are clinically led, you can count on 24/7 support, so you always feel confident and comfortable on the job.
We recognize that you are the best part of us. In addition to a wealth of benefits, we offer caring recruiters who match your personal and professional goals to the perfect opportunity for you.
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Clinician, who understands and respects the values of our tribal communities. Together, staff will provide care that meets the needs of the community and offers a meaningful and culturally responsive experience for both patients and their families.
Position Responsibilities:
- Assist dentists during examinations and procedures
- Hand instruments and materials to the dentist during treatments
- Take and develop dental X-rays
- Ensure patient comfort and explain procedures
- Apply topical anesthetics and fluoride treatments (if permitted by state regulations)
- Prepare and disinfect treatment rooms and instruments
- Follow strict infection control protocols
- Sterilize and organize dental instruments
- Dispose of biohazard waste appropriately
- Schedule patient appointments and manage records
- Verify patient insurance and process billing
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care
- Order and maintain dental supplies and equipment
Tribal Health Perks:
- Competitive Pay
- Per Diems to help with travel and lodging expenses for those that qualify
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
- 401K
- Paid Time off and 12 Federal Holidays
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- 100% Company paid tuition to further your education
- Other voluntary benefits; Disability, Critical illness and more
Native American Preference: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Native American candidates in accordance with federal law (Title 25, USC Section 472). Form BIA-4432 should be submitted with the application. For more information about Native American Preference in employment please click here.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Tribal Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We value the skills, experience, and dedication that veterans bring to the workplace and qualified veterans are encouraged to apply. Tribal Health is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know during the application process.
