Dental Assistant

About Us
Cambridge Dental Center is a modern, patient focused practice in the heart of Harvard Square. Our providers include faculty from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and we bring that same standard of excellence to every patient we see. We are a collaborative team that values clinical quality, continued learning, and a warm, welcoming patient experience.

The Role
We are looking for a skilled and dependable Dental Assistant to support our providers chairside and help keep the clinic running smoothly. You will work closely with doctors who are leaders in their field and grow your skills in a supportive, academic setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers chairside during general and specialty procedures
• Prepare and break down operatories, and maintain a clean, organized clinical environment
• Sterilize instruments and follow all infection control and OSHA protocols
• Take radiographs, intraoral scans, and clinical photographs
• Help patients feel comfortable and informed before, during, and after treatment
• Review postoperative instructions with patients
• Keep accurate clinical notes and records
• Monitor and restock clinical supplies

Qualifications

• Massachusetts dental assistant registration
• Dental radiography certification
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Prior dental assisting experience preferred
• Familiarity with digital workflows and practice management software is a plus
• Strong communication skills and a positive, team oriented attitude

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Opportunities to learn alongside Harvard School of Dental Medicine faculty

Pay: $32.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • CPR Certification • Customer communication • Teamwork • Dental office • Patient question and concern management • Dental care patient counseling • Post-session clinical documentation • OSHA • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Hourly pay • BLS Certification • Paid holidays • In-person customer service • Practice management software • Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures • Full-time • Operating room preparation • Assisting medical staff • Intraoral cameras • Healthcare practice inventory management • Health insurance • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Paid time off • Registered Dental Assistant • Dental x-ray • Dental equipment • Cleaning • Healthcare infection prevention and control compliance expertise • Vision insurance • In-person • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Radiology • Surface decontamination • Communication skills • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling