Dental Assistant: Chairside Care & Clinic Operations

Bowen Center; Huntington (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowen Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists with chair-side duties, patient prep, radiography, and education. The role includes administrative tasks such as intake, front desk support, and records management in a busy clinic.

Responsibilities include instrument sterilization, inventory management, and assisting in onboarding new staff, ensuring a sterile and efficient practice environment.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred: 1 year in a dental office (polishing, nitrous oxide, fluoride)
• Must have radiographic license if operating x-ray equipment
• Graduation from a dental assisting program preferred
• Criminal and driving background checks required

Responsibilities

• Open and close the dental clinic each day and ensure readiness
• Prepare patients for appointments and educate on procedures and oral hygiene
• Take patient histories and vital signs
• Assist dentists during chair-side procedures and manage instruments
• Take dental X-rays under licensed supervision and ensure safety
• Sterilize instruments and maintain equipment and work areas
• Maintain clean, organized clinical environment and document patient records
• Provide oral hygiene instructions and plaque control support
• Assist with scheduling and updating patient records
• Identify and communicate medical or social concerns when needed
• Assist in inventory management and onboarding of new assistants

Skills

Chair-side assisting

Patient education

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Bowen Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists with chair-side duties, patient prep, radiography, and education. The role includes administrative tasks such as intake, front desk support, and records management in a busy clinic.

Responsibilities include instrument sterilization, inventory management, and assisting in onboarding new staff, ensuring a sterile and efficient practice environment.