Certified Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant
Location: IHS outpatient facility - Fort Hall, ID 83203
Pay Rate: $25 per hour + Travel stipend (if applicable): $1,267 per week
Please keep in mind that payroll is processed on a biweekly basis.
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, excluding federal holidays
Contract Length: 1 year base with 1 option year (anticipated start 2027)
Benefits: 10 days PTO, accrued sick days, paid holidays, Health & Welfare $5.42/hr (prorated based on hours worked)
Status: Position contingent upon contract award

• Federal contract in bidding process open for locals and travelers

Job Description:
We are seeking a Dental Assistant to join the dental team at an Indian Health Service (IHS) facility in Fort Hall, ID. This position supports dentists with chairside procedures and patient care in an outpatient dental setting.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant program or equivalent experience
• Current certification and radiology certification as required by applicable state law
• Current BLS certification (AHA or equivalent)
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Proficient in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding English
• Ability to meet IHS credentialing and background requirements
• Current Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential through DANB preferred
• Experience assisting in general dentistry and chairside procedures preferred
• Experience with IHS RPMS and EHR systems preferred

Responsibilities:

• Assist dentists with chairside procedures
• Prepare and sterilize instruments and operatories
• Take and process dental radiographs as certified
• Support patient comfort and provide oral hygiene instructions
• Maintain infection-control and sterilization standards
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, IHS, OSHA, and HIPAA requirements