Akicita Federal, LLC·Sisseton, South Dakota
Provide essential oral healthcare support by assisting dentists chairside during procedures and maintaining sterile treatment rooms. Responsibilities include taking X-rays, recording patient histories in electronic records, and providing post-procedure care instructions.
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
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About Akicita FederalAkicita Federal is a Native American-owned federal contractor delivering healthcare, clinical, IT, and program-support services across the Indian Health Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other federal agencies. We hire the people who do the work — clinicians, analysts, engineers, support staff — and we treat them like the professionals they are.
Equal Opportunity EmployerAkicita Federal is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Akicita Federal complies with the Indian Preference provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (P.L. 93-638) where applicable.
Candidates must have completed a dental assisting program and hold a valid South Dakota dental assistant certification. Proficiency in radiography, infection control, and electronic health record systems is required.
Market context
Endodontic positions in South Dakota are typically driven by demand for specialty dental care in both urban and rural settings, where access to advanced treatment can be limited. These roles are competitive because employers usually seek a DDS or DMD, ADA-accredited endodontic training, and a specialty certificate, while benefits such as health, vision, medical coverage, flexible scheduling, and a 401(k) can strengthen offers. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform first, then confirm licensure and case expectations before applying.
