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Dental Assistant

Worcester Kids' Dentist
Worcester, MA
23 - 27 USD hourly (46,000 - 54,000 USD annually)
4 weeks ago
Dental AssistantFull-timevia indeed

Job Description

We are looking for someone who would like to make a career change to dental assisting. The right candidate will be enthusiastic, like working with children, like working with a team and be eager to learn and grow. We have a great team and work in a fun, relaxed environment!

Responsibilities

  • Assist dentists during clinical procedures, including chairside support, instrument setup, and maintaining a clean field.
  • Process and manage dental instruments, equipment ensuring proper sterilization and readiness for patient care.
  • Manage patient flow and records while maintaining clinical confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
  • Take and interpret basic X-rays, document medical and dental history, and monitor vital signs as needed.
  • Provide support and patient care, including clear communication and reassurance for children and families.

Qualifications

  • Strong communication, attention to detail and team collaboration skills

Benefits

  • Paid training to become a licensed dental assistant
  • 3 weeks paid time off
  • Health, Disability, Life insurance
  • If you are interested, please send us your resume.
  • If you do not need any training and are also interested, please send us your resume.
  • Please note: the potential pay rate will be based on the level of previous experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • On-the-job training
  • Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

  • Worcester, MA 01609 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Benefits

Background check • Paid training • Hand hygiene • Teamwork • Dental office • Patient monitoring • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Medical instrument assembly and packaging (sterile processing) • Personal service experience with children • HIPAA • Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures • Full-time • Disability insurance • Assisting medical staff • Diagnostic radiology • Health insurance • Preparing medical treatment area • Patient history taking • Emotional support for patients • Experience working with children • Paid time off • Attention to detail • Children • On-the-job training • Dental x-ray • US work authorization • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Cleaning • Self-directed learning • Patient interaction • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • Managing patient records • Communication skills • Medical imaging interpretation • Life insurance • Entry level • Patient family support

Job Details

Job Type
Full-time
Salary
23 - 27 USD hourly (46,000 - 54,000 USD annually)
Median for Dental Assistant in MA: $50k/yr
Specialty
Dental Assistant
Posted
August 14, 2026

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About the Employer
Worcester Kids' Dentist
Worcester, MA
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