Dental Assistant

Job overview

The Dental Assistant role is onsite in Worcester, MA, with compensation of $20.19–$23.55 per hour. The position supports the Family Health Center’s dental services and reports to the Director of Dental Services. The assistant helps the dentist provide a range of dental procedures by preparing patients, maintaining supplies and equipment, and supporting chair-side care. Accurate records and instrument sterilization help maintain safe, organized dental services.

What you'll do

• Maintain supplies and equipment, including X-ray developers and processors
• work chair-side with the dentist and support practice needs with flexible hours
• receive and prepare patients
• chart dental records and update medical and dental histories
• sterilize instruments and disinfect operatories after each patient
• perform other assigned duties.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dental assistant

dental services

chair-side assistance

patient preparation

dental records

instrument sterilization

radiology certification

bls

worcester ma

family health center

$20.19–$23.55/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requires current Massachusetts Dental Assistant licensure, current BLS certification, and radiology certification. It lists Monday–Friday hours of 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; dental assistant training certification and one year of relevant experience are preferred.

About the employer

Family Health Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.