Travel Dental Assistant

Encode INC is seeking a travel Dental Assistant for a travel job in Harlem, Montana.

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• Specialty: Dental Assistant
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• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
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• Start Date: 08/24/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 40 hours per week
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• Shift: 8 hours, days
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• Employment Type: Travel
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Dental Assistant (Contract)

Job Title: Dental Assistant
Location: Chenega Healthcare Facility
Contract Duration: August 24, 2026 – November 28, 2026
Employment Type: Contract | Full-Time
Start Date: August 24, 2026
End Date: November 28, 2026
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We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Dental Assistant to support dentists in delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced clinical environment. The ideal candidate will assist with chairside procedures, maintain infection control standards, prepare treatment rooms, manage patient records, and ensure a positive patient experience. This position requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team.
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• Assist the dentist during a variety of dental procedures, including restorative, surgical, and preventive treatments.
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• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials before patient appointments.
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• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment in accordance with OSHA, CDC, and infection control guidelines.
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• Take and develop dental radiographs (X-rays) as permitted by state regulations.
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• Record patient medical histories, vital information, and treatment notes accurately.
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• Educate patients on oral hygiene, post-operative care, and preventive dental practices.
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• Schedule appointments and assist with patient flow to ensure efficient clinic operations.
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• Maintain inventory of dental supplies and notify management of replenishment needs.
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• Ensure patient comfort before, during, and after dental procedures.
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• Follow all safety, HIPAA, and facility policies and procedures.
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• High School Diploma or GED required.
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• Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program preferred.
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• Current Dental Assistant certification, registration, or licensure (as required by state law).
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• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
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• Minimum of 1 year of recent dental assisting experience preferred.
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• Experience with digital dental radiography and electronic dental records.
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• Knowledge of dental instruments, materials, and infection control procedures.
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• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
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• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
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• Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential.
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• Experience in federal, military, tribal, community health, or public health dental clinics.
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• Familiarity with Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or other dental practice management software.
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• Chairside Dental Assisting
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• Dental Radiography
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• Infection Prevention & Sterilization
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• Instrument Preparation
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• Electronic Dental Records (EDR)
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• Patient Care & Education
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• Dental Charting
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• HIPAA Compliance
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• OSHA & CDC Standards
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• Team Collaboration
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• Time Management
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• Communication Skills
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• Attention to Detail
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• Inventory Management
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• Clinical dental office or healthcare facility.
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• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and assisting during procedures.
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• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and perform repetitive hand movements.
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• Appropriate PPE must be worn in accordance with infection control protocols.
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• 401k retirement plan
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• Vision benefits
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• Dental benefits
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• Referral bonus
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• Life insurance
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• Medical benefits
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