Dental Clinic Assistant - Middlesex Community College

Sky Pediatric Dentistry; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

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

The position requires enrollment as MCC student, 12+ credits, GPA 2.5, and a high school diploma. Preference given to those with dental field experience and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Customer service orientation and positive representation.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
• Experience in medical or dental field preferred.
• Completion of 12+ credits with GPA 2.5 or higher may be relevant.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruments for disinfection, sterilization and recirculation.
• Perform front desk duties: scheduling, check-in, payments.
• Provide patient assistance and support to faculty and students.
• Maintain clinic and laboratory equipment and supplies; report needs.
• Collaborate with Clinic Operations Manager and staff.
• Provide customer service representing the college.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reading and writing in English

Education

High School diploma or GED

Currently enrolled student at Middlesex Community College

Tools

Sterilization procedures

Job description

Middlesex Community College Middlesex Community College (MCC) is one of the largest community colleges in the Commonwealth, employing people in full-time, part-time, faculty, professional, administrative, and support positions at campuses in both Lowell and Bedford, and online. We are focused on equity to transform lives and shape futures. MCC values equity and inclusion as the foundation for excellence, innovation, and success for our employees and students. MCC is committed to a policy of affirmative action, equal opportunity, equal education, non-discrimination, and diversity to provide a learning and working environment that values the diverse backgrounds of all students and employees. MCC strives for a faculty and staff that reflect its richly diverse community of students. Women, people of color, persons with disabilities and others are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status. Middlesex Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affimative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Safety & Security Report, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website at: https://www.middlesex.mass.edu/disclosurestatements/campsecrpt.aspx

Position Title: Dental Clinic Assistant - Middlesex Community College

Location: Lowell, MA

Category: Student

Job Type: Part-time

Posted On: Tue Aug 18 2026

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 Assisting Clinic. 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.

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.

Job 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
• Registered dental assistant

Additional Information:

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

Location: Lowell Campus

Hours: 9 hours per week, Monday 2pm-6pm, Thurs 2pm-6pm

Expected Start Date: September 2026

Application Deadline: This position will remain open until filled.

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