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Akicita Federal is hiring a Dental Assistant to deliver essential oral healthcare support to patients served by the Indian Health Service at the Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center in Sisseton, South Dakota. In this role, you will work alongside General Dentists and Dental Hygienists to ensure patients receive high-quality, culturally meaningful dental care in a community-focused clinical setting. This is a full-time, on-site position with a one-year period of performance and options to extend.   - Prepare and maintain dental treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment between patient visits to ensure a clean, safe, and fully stocked operatory - Assist the dentist chairside during examinations, restorations, extractions, and other dental procedures by passing instruments and materials - Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays) in accordance with clinical protocols and safety standards - Record patient medical histories, treatment notes, and clinical findings accurately in the electronic health record system - Provide patients with post-procedure care instructions and support patient education on oral hygiene practices - Sterilize and maintain dental instruments following infection control guidelines and regulatory requirements - Coordinate with front-office and clinical staff to support smooth patient flow and scheduling throughout the clinic day