Dental Assistant: Chairside & Front Desk Support

Fenway Health; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Fenway Health seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists, residents, and hygienists in direct patient care. The role includes sterilization, chair-side assistance, and inventory control, with administrative duties as assigned.

Required MA Dental Assisting License, CPR (BLS), and Radiology certification; strong teamwork, communication, and multitasking skills are essential in this busy clinic environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Current Massachusetts Dental Assisting License.
• Current CPR (BLS) certification.
• Radiology certification.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and hygienists in direct patient care.
• Prepare operatory and sterilize instruments per protocols.
• Maintain inventory and documentation of supplies.
• Perform clerical tasks to maintain patient charts and scheduling.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED certificate

Massachusetts Dental Assisting License

CPR (BLS) certification

Radiology certification

Tools

Epic

Job description

Fenway Health seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists, residents, and hygienists in direct patient care. The role includes sterilization, chair-side assistance, and inventory control, with administrative duties as assigned.

Required MA Dental Assisting License, CPR (BLS), and Radiology certification; strong teamwork, communication, and multitasking skills are essential in this busy clinic environment.