Dental Assistant: Chair-side Care & X‑Rays

Bowen Health; Wabash (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowen Health in Indiana is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists with chair-side procedures, patient prep, and x-ray procedures. The role includes sterilization, clinical maintenance, and basic front desk tasks.

Required is a high school diploma with dental assisting education; an X-ray license is needed if operating x-ray equipment. Experience in a dental office is preferred, and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of dental office experience preferred.
• X-ray license/ certification required if operating X-ray equipment.
• Graduation from a dental assisting program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Chair-side assisting during dental procedures.
• Take and monitor patient vital signs and medical history.
• Take dental X-rays under supervision.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain a clean clinical area.
• Maintain patient records and assist at the front desk.
• Provide oral hygiene instruction and patient education.

Skills

Chair-side assistance

Patient education

Infection control

Medical history taking

Education

High School diploma or GED

X-Ray Certification (preferred)

Graduation from dental assisting program

Tools

X-ray equipment operation

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Bowen Health in Indiana is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists with chair-side procedures, patient prep, and x-ray procedures. The role includes sterilization, clinical maintenance, and basic front desk tasks.

Required is a high school diploma with dental assisting education; an X-ray license is needed if operating x-ray equipment. Experience in a dental office is preferred, and background checks are required.