Dental Research Assistant: Clinical Trials & Data

ADA Forsyth Institute, INC; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

ADA Forsyth Institute in Massachusetts seeks a Research Dental Assistant to support clinical research in the Center for Clinical and Translational Research. You will assist study dentists, prepare participants, and ensure accurate protocol adherence.

The role requires a dental assisting background, MA license, radiology certification, CPR, and at least 3 years of experience. Training in GCP and CITI may be provided.

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 follow written research protocols.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient with computers 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.
• 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.
• Maintain dental and research records for study visits.
• Prepare operatories and research stations with barriers, materials, and sterilized instruments.
• Clean, package, sterilize, and maintain dental and research instruments and equipment.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Infection control

Attention to detail

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited dental assisting program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Dental practice management software

Job description

ADA Forsyth Institute in Massachusetts seeks a Research Dental Assistant to support clinical research in the Center for Clinical and Translational Research. You will assist study dentists, prepare participants, and ensure accurate protocol adherence.

The role requires a dental assisting background, MA license, radiology certification, CPR, and at least 3 years of experience. Training in GCP and CITI may be provided.