X-Ray Certified Dental Assistant – Chairside & Admin Support

Bowen Health; 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 in patient care and administrative tasks. Responsibilities include chair-side assistance, taking x-rays, sterilization, patient education, and front desk support.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with preference for 1 year of dental office experience and X-Ray Certification. Radiographic license is required if operating x-ray equipment, and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prefer at least 1 year of experience in a dental office including polishing, nitrous oxide, and fluoride application.
• X-Ray Certification preferred; Radiographic license required if operating x-ray equipment.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the dental clinic each working day, ensuring readiness and security.
• Prepare patients for appointments and educate them on dental procedures and oral hygiene practices.
• Obtains patients medical and medication history.
• Take and monitors patients vital signs.
• Assist the dentist and hygienists during chair-side procedures by handing instruments, suctioning, applying topical anesthetics, and supporting patient care.
• Take dental x-rays under supervision with required license per state law and regulation.
• Prepare, set up, and organize instruments, materials, and equipment for procedures.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain clean work areas.
• Maintain a clean, organized clinical environment.
• Provide oral hygiene instructions and support patients in plaque control programs.
• Assist with scheduling appointments and updating patient records.
• Assist in processing patient encounters and documentation.
• Recognize and communicate related medical or social concerns as appropriate.
• Assist in managing inventory and tracking supplies.
• Support training and onboarding of new Dental Assistants.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Chair-side assisting

Patient preparation

Oral hygiene education

Medical/dental history taking

Education

Highschool diploma or GED

X-Ray Certification

Graduation from dental assisting program

Job description

Bowen Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists and hygienists in patient care and administrative tasks. Responsibilities include chair-side assistance, taking x-rays, sterilization, patient education, and front desk support.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with preference for 1 year of dental office experience and X-Ray Certification. Radiographic license is required if operating x-ray equipment, and background checks are required.