Dental Clinic Assistant

Middlesex; Lowell (MA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Middlesex Community College in Lowell is seeking a part-time Dental Clinic Assistant to support the Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting Clinic. The role involves extensive patient contact, student and faculty interaction, and occasional front desk support.

The incumbent must provide excellent customer service and represent the college positively in the clinic. Responsibilities include assisting with instrument preparation, sterilization, QA documentation, daily clinic operations, and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled student of Middlesex Community College.
• Completion of at least 12 credits with a minimum 2.5 GPA and current enrollment in college-level courses.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Experience working in the medical or dental field.
• Prior training in Standard Precautions and Sterilization Procedures.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend the English language including spelling, word meaning, and word usage.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Clinic Operations Manager to support faculty and students during clinic sessions.
• Prepare instruments for disinfection, sterilization and recirculation with student assistance.
• Implement and document quality assurance protocols relative to sterilization and clinic equipment.
• Daily assessment of clinic and laboratory equipment and supplies, reporting needs to COM.
• Maintain organization of instruments, supplies and equipment in COM's absence.
• Facilitate procedures to ensure proper opening and/or closing of the clinic daily.
• Collaborate with student clinic manager to ensure proper instrument processing, clinic operations, and stocking of clinic.
• Collaborate/communicate with faculty, administrators and other staff in carrying out assigned job responsibilities.
• Provides customer service in a way that represents the college in a positive manner.
• Provide assistance to patients as needed.
• Provide assistance to faculty, staff and students as needed
• Provides assistance to students in scheduling patients and in the maintenance of secure records.
• Front desk duties as needed, including scheduling appointments, patient check-in, and accepting payments.
• Retrieving and stocking supplies, lifting and moving equipment up to 15 lbs.

Skills

Customer service

English literacy

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Record-keeping

Education

High School diploma or GED

Enrollment at Middlesex Community College (12+ credits)

Job description

Middlesex Community College (MCC), established in 1970, provides access to affordable education to prepare individuals for success and lifelong learning. We promote academic excellence, provide workforce development opportunities, and empower all learners to become productive and socially responsible members of our local and global communities.

The College provides a broad range of services that are essential to attract, reward, and retain talented faculty and staff. The MCC community promotes a work environment where our employees feel supported and empowered to best serve our student population. We are proud to offer our classes on both the Bedford and Lowell campuses, as well as a robust online course offering. MCC is committed to transforming lives as we educate, challenge, and support all students as evident in our strategic plan .

Job Description:

Title: Dental Clinic Assistant

Department: Health

Reports to: Clinical Operations Manager: Dental Programs

Date: August 18, 2026

General Summary:The Dental Programs Part-time Clinic Assistant will provide support for the Dental Hygiene and Dental AssistingClinic. This includes extensive contact with the patients, the students and the faculty in the program. Performs related duties as required. Provide occasional front desk support for the Dental Hygiene Clinic. The individual who serves in this position must possess a strong customer service orientation and represents the college in a positive manner to clinic patients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Clinic Operations Manager (COM) to provide support and assistance to faculty and students during clinic sessions.
• Prepare instruments for disinfection, sterilization and recirculation with student assistance.
• Implement and document quality assurance protocols relative to sterilization and clinic equipment.
• Daily assessment of clinic and laboratory equipment and supplies, reporting needs to COM
• Maintain organization of instruments, supplies and equipment in COM's absence.
• Facilitate procedures to ensure proper opening and/or closing of the clinic daily.
• Collaborate with student clinic manager to ensure proper instrument processing, clinic operations, and stocking of clinic.
• Collaborate/communicate with faculty, administrators and other staff in carrying out assigned job responsibilities.
• Provides customer service in a way that represents the college in a positive manner.
• Provide assistance to patients as needed.
• Provide assistance to faculty, staff and students as needed
• Provides assistance to students in scheduling patients and in the maintenance of secure records.
• Front desk duties as needed, including scheduling appointments, patient check-in, and accepting payments.
• Retrieving and stocking supplies, lifting and moving equipment up to 15 lbs.

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled student of Middlesex Community College
• Completion of at least 12 credits with a minimum 2.5 GPA and current enrollment in college-level courses.
• High School diploma or GED
• Experience working in the medical or dental field
• Prior training in Standard Precautions and Sterilization Procedures
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend the English language including spelling, word meaning, and word usage
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work accurately with names, numbers, codes and/or symbols.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written expression.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPR Certification

Additional Information:

Salary:$18.75 per hour in accordance with Middlesex Community College's PT Wage Schedule

Location:Lowell Campus

Expected Start Date:September 2026

Application Deadline: This position will remain open until filled.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Middlesex Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] .