Dental Assistant — Patient Care & Clinic Support

Caring Health Center, Inc.; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Caring Health Center, Inc. in Springfield, MA is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support dentists during examinations and procedures. You will prepare patients, sterilize instruments, and ensure smooth operatory operations.

Responsibilities include taking histories, recording vital signs, assisting with dental procedures, and handling basic front desk tasks as needed. This full-time, on-site role requires strong teamwork and commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Dental Assistant in Massachusetts (DA).
• Experience supporting dentists during examinations and treatment.
• Knowledge of sterilization, instrument setup, and patient care routines.

Responsibilities

• Assists dentist during examinations and treatments.
• Prepares patients and instruments for procedures.
• Records medical and dental histories and vital signs.
• Performs instrument sterilization, setup, and maintenance.
• Manages post-operative instructions and patient records.
• May assist at front desk with scheduling and billing.

Skills

Sterilization procedures

Patient preparation

Vital signs/documentation

Job description

Caring Health Center, Inc. in Springfield, MA is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support dentists during examinations and procedures. You will prepare patients, sterilize instruments, and ensure smooth operatory operations.

Responsibilities include taking histories, recording vital signs, assisting with dental procedures, and handling basic front desk tasks as needed. This full-time, on-site role requires strong teamwork and commitment to patient care.