Dental Assistant

Join AMI Expeditionary Healthcare as a Dental Assistant! We are actively hiring a caring and dependable professional to support the Indian Health Service in Peach Springs, AZ by delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare to patients in the community. As a Dental Assistant, you will work directly with dentists and clinical staff to prepare patients, assist with procedures, maintain sterile environments, and support patient education. This role is critical to ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality dental care for a diverse patient population. Key Responsibilities Provide chair-side assistance and prepare patients, instruments, and operatories for dental procedures. Take dental radiographs, alginate impressions, vital signs, and perform basic laboratory procedures. Provide fluoride treatments, prophylaxis support, oral hygiene instruction, and post-operative patient education. Maintain accurate patient medical histories, treatment records, Dentrix notes, and consent documentation. Follow HIPAA, infection control, OSHA, sterilization, and facility safety standards. Maintain dental supplies and equipment and provide limited front-office support as needed. Qualifications Dental Assistant certification or equivalent training required Current CPR/BLS certification Experience working in a dental clinic or similar healthcare setting Familiarity with Dentrix or similar dental EHR systems preferred Must work as a team member to improve safety culture and quality Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized and have excellent verbal and communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work on a team. Must be able to successfully complete the AMI Credentialing Process. AMI Expeditionary Healthcare is a physician-owned healthcare solutions company providing medical, public health, operational, and logistical support services around the globe. Guided by our core values of adaptability, accountability, integrity, compassion, and collaboration, we deliver flexible, high-quality healthcare solutions to the communities and clients we serve. If you are an experienced Dental Assistant who is passionate about patient care and dedicated to excellence, we encourage you to apply today! Inclusion & Cultural Competency Utilize appropriate methods for interacting effectively and professionally with persons of all ages and from diverse cultural socioeconomic, educational, racial, and ethnic, sexual orientations, lifestyles, and physical abilities.Deliver targeted, culturally appropriate information to help individuals and groups understand health promotion and disease prevention information, policies, regulations, and local code. EEO Statement AMI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to participate in its employment practices. This practice is to ensure AMI maintains a diverse and robust workforce. Based on the above, the company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Employment decisions are based strictly on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. Therefore, this statement applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. ADA & ADAAA Statement In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disability Amendments Act (ADAAA), AMI will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes. Background Check(s) Required Yes Background Check Statement Disclaimer The candidates offer is contingent upon completing a criminal background investigation, reference, and credentialing (where applicable) check. These pre-employment checks may include fingerprint checks, local law enforcement agency checks, credit checks (for employment purposes only), and education and professional licensure checks. Additionally, the company may require security clearance and other U.S. Government checks depending on the specific contract the candidate may work. Candidates will be given full details on which background check is required and separate forms to complete to sanction these checks. E-Verify Statement AMI uses E-Verify to check employment eligibility to work in the United States. Selected candidates will be requested to complete an I-9 form and provide relevant documentation of their identity and work eligibility. Required Applicant Documents Resume / CV Three (3) Professional and/or Academic References Copy of Professional License (if applicable)