Clinical Research Dental Assistant

Forsyth; Somerville (MA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ADA Forsyth Institute is seeking an experienced Research Dental Assistant to join the Center for Clinical and Translational Research. You will provide chairside support for clinical research studies and ensure accurate documentation per study protocols.

The ideal candidate has a dental assisting background, MA license, radiology certification, CPR, and at least three years of experience. This role involves working with study dentists, hygienists, researchers, and participants, and requires

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program.
• Current Massachusetts Dental Assistant license required.
• Dental radiology certification required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum of three years of dental assisting experience.
• Strong chairside assisting and infection-control skills.
• Knowledge of dental instruments, materials, and procedures used in general dentistry.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to consistently follow written research protocols and procedures.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with patients and research participants with professionalism, empathy, and respect.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable using computers and standard Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist study dentists and dental hygienists during research screenings, study visits, and dental procedures.
• Prepare participants for study visits, including greeting and seating participants, taking vital signs, and collecting study-related information as required.
• Follow study protocols and complete required protocol-specific training.
• Collect and enter chairside research data using paper case report forms and electronic data systems.
• Assist with the collection, labeling, processing, and storage of research specimens in accordance with study protocols.
• Ensure dental and research records are available, accurate, and appropriately maintained for study visits.
• Prepare operatories and research stations with appropriate barriers, materials, and sterilized instruments.
• Clean, package, sterilize, and maintain dental and research instruments and equipment in accordance with established infection-control procedures.
• Prepare radiograph equipment and sensors and assist with required dental X-rays.
• Maintain appropriate inventories of dental and research supplies and assist with ordering and organization.
• Respond to and follow up on study-related communications and work collaboratively with the clinical research team.
• Maintain required training documentation and complete ongoing research and compliance training.
• Perform other related clinical and research responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Infection control

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited dental assisting program

Massachusetts Dental Assistant license

Dental radiology certification

CPR certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Dental practice management software

Job description

ADA Forsyth Institute is seeking an experienced Research Dental Assistant to join the Center for Clinical and Translational Research. You will provide chairside support for clinical research studies and ensure accurate documentation per study protocols.

The ideal candidate has a dental assisting background, MA license, radiology certification, CPR, and at least three years of experience. This role involves working with study dentists, hygienists, researchers, and participants, and requires