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Akicita Federal · 4 months ago

Dental Assistant

Zia Pueblo, NM

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$55K/yr - $60K/yr

Akicita Federal, LLC is a Native American 8(a) certified company dedicated to advancing economic opportunities for Native communities. They are seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to perform chairside assisting duties and support routine dental procedures in general dentistry at the Zia Pueblo IHS. The ideal candidate will have experience with Dentrix and proficiency in digital radiography.

ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyProject Management

Responsibilities

Assist in all routine dental procedures, including restorative, oral surgery, endodontic, and periodontal treatments

Record treatments accurately in Dentrix (dental charting and clinical notes)

Clean, package, sterilize, and properly store dental instruments

Prepare patients and operatories for procedures, ensuring proper instrument setup

Operate dental X-ray equipment for intraoral and extraoral digital radiographs

Provide routine prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, and pit and fissure sealants as prescribed

Perform dental laboratory procedures, including pouring and trimming models and fabricating occlusal guards

Assist in taking and recording blood pressure

Maintain clinic supplies, equipment, and inventory

Educate patients on oral health and post-treatment care

Ensure the dental clinic remains clean and fully operational

Perform routine maintenance on dental equipment

Be able to stand, walk, sit, and bend for extended periods

Qualification

DentrixDigital radiographyDental instruments knowledgeSterilization protocolsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsFast-paced environment

Required

Previous experience as a Dental Assistant preferred

Knowledge of Dentrix software for charting and documentation

Familiarity with sterilization protocols and dental instrument handling

Ability to take and process digital X-rays

Strong organizational and communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical setting

Company

Akicita Federal

Akicita Federal specializes in medical staffing, information technology, cybersecurity, and construction project management services.

Founded in 2022

Lower Brule, South Dakota, USA

51-200 employees

https://akicitacyber.com

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Mike Shvenderman

Chief Executive Officer

Andrew Young

Chief Operations Officer

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