Dental Assistant
Prairie Band Health Services•Fort Duchesne, UT
•Onsite
About The Position
Looking for a dental position where your talent truly stands out? Step into a role with real purpose at the Fort Duchesne PHS Indian Health Center in Fort Duchesne, UT. As a Full-Time Contract Dental Assistant, you’ll be part of a fun, supportive dental team committed to exceptional patient care. Each day offers the opportunity to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact in the community. Enjoy a steady schedule, competitive pay, and a workplace that genuinely values your skill and dedication.
Requirements
- Experience as a Dental Assistant in a clinical setting (adult and pediatric care)
- Knowledge of infection control, sterilization, and dental lab techniques
- Ability to perform chairside assisting, radiographs, and restorative procedures
- Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
- Must be a graduate of a Dental Assistant school/program
- Active AHA BLS or willing to obtain prior to start
- Must be willing and able to pass Federal Security Clearance
- Ability to work full-time hours
- Must be a US citizen
Nice To Haves
- CDA Certified Dental Assistant RDA, or Registered Dental Assistant, preferred
- To perform expanded functions in Oregon under the supervision of a licensed dentist
- Preferred Dental assistant possesses an Oregon Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) certificate.
Responsibilities
- Anticipating dentists' needs for instruments, materials, and patient care
- Placing and finishing routine and complex restorations (alloy and composite)
- Fabricating and placing temporary crowns and bridges, taking preliminary impressions, pouring and trimming models, and fabricating custom trays/bite rims
- Exposing, processing, and mounting intra- and extra-oral radiographs
- Performing oral prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, sealants, and use of ultrasonic scaler/hand instruments
- Providing post-treatment instructions and patient education on home care and disease prevention
- Training and guiding junior dental assistants
- Ordering/stocking supplies, sterilizing instruments, and maintaining clinic cleanliness and equipment
Benefits
- PTO
- paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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