Chairside Dental Assistant - Patient Care & Growth

Socket.dev; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) plan

Mentorship & CE opportunities

Life & AD&D insurance

FSAs/HSAs & transit benefits

Job summary

Tend is hiring Dental Assistants to provide chairside support, assist dentists and hygienists, and help maintain sterilized, ready-to-use treatment rooms in a modern studio. You will contribute to a patient-first experience and support the team to keep the studio running smoothly.

We value growth-minded, collaborative individuals and offer opportunities to develop clinically while working in a supportive culture that prioritizes safety and patient care.

Qualifications

• All state-required certifications, registrations, or licenses for dental assistants.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Demonstrated chairside knowledge and patient care skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work a full-time schedule (32–40 hours per week including some Saturdays) or part-time schedule (2–3 days per week including some Saturdays).

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding chairside support to dentists and/or hygienists across procedures.
• Ensure patients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for throughout their visit.
• Anticipate provider and team needs to maintain efficient studio flow.
• Collaborate with teammates to deliver a seamless, high-quality patient experience.
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment per OSHA/CDC standards.
• Manage sterilization workflows and maintain a safe, clean clinical environment.
• Take dental radiographs and support accurate patient records as permitted.

Skills

Chairside support

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Education

All state-required certifications

Current CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Tend is hiring Dental Assistants to provide chairside support, assist dentists and hygienists, and help maintain sterilized, ready-to-use treatment rooms in a modern studio. You will contribute to a patient-first experience and support the team to keep the studio running smoothly.

We value growth-minded, collaborative individuals and offer opportunities to develop clinically while working in a supportive culture that prioritizes safety and patient care.