Dental Assistant Restorative; Expanded Functions

Job Category
:
Medical

Requisition Number
: DENTA
002276

• Posted :
  October 9, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $26.13 USD per hour

Showing 1 location

Fort Defiance
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504, USA

Closing Date: October 19, 2026 @ 4:00 P.M. (MST)

Salary Range: $26.13 - $32.14/hour

** APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID, UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVERS LICENSE**

** RESUMES AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED**

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides the comprehensive range of dental chair side assistance during educational, preventative, emergency, examination, restorative, endodontic, pediatric, periodontal, prosthodontic, and oral surgery procedures, as well as, other dental treatment procedures utilizing the operating room or nitrous oxide.
• Prepares the dental treatment operatory in an efficient, orderly, and timely manner in compliance with current infection control practices. Retrieves and sets up all treatment instruments, materials, and equipment while limiting interruptions to patient care.
• Welcomes and escorts patients to and from the dental treatment rooms, and comforts all dental patients. Verifies patient identification and obtains, updates, reviews, and verifies information related to patient’s medical history including, but not limited to medical conditions, medications, medication allergies, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, weight, blood glucose levels and pulse oximeter oxygenation measurements.
• Adheres to all standards of dental infection control policy and utilization of personal protective equipment.
• Assumes responsibility for cleaning, packaging and sterilization procedures on all dental equipment and their proper labeling and storage when not in use. Disinfects dental equipment (chairs, surfaces) and sterilizes dental instruments using autoclave and other techniques in accordance with department standard operating procedures.
• Provides routine maintenance of all dental equipment and instruments, including cleaning and oiling equipment and timely submission of repair work orders.
• Maintains dental inventory of supplies, and properly stores and replenishes when necessary.
• Recognizes common dental disorders and conditions such as tooth decay and periodontal diseases sufficient to perform as directed by a dental hygienist, dentist, or dental specialist.
• Provides thorough patient education regarding oral health, dental diseases and their prevention, and treatment options. Educates patients regarding systemic links between oral health and diabetes, pregnancy, and other medical conditions. Provides appropriate and comprehensive post-operative instructions and patient education.
• Provides oral prophylaxis treatment consisting of oral hygiene instruction and demonstration, supra-gingival ultrasonic scaling of teeth, rubber cup coronal polishing, placement of dental sealants, and topical fluoride application as assigned by the dentist or dental hygienist.
• Recommends effective toothpastes, mouth rinses, and oral hygiene aids to patients. Motivates patients to improve plaque removal and periodontal health.
• Exposes and digitally mounts appropriate and diagnostic dental radiographs in compliance with standard operating procedures and limits radiation exposure to self, other staff members, and patients.
• Accurately records dental conditions, dental treatment plans, as well as, dental treatment rendered notes in patient records. Accurately codes for periodontal and hygiene procedures. Completes patient notes prior to end of shift.
• Strives to practice the four-handed dentistry technique with all providers.
• Punches holes and places rubber dam and rubber dam clamps in a way that is comfortable for the patient and effectively protects the patient’s…