Part-Time Dental Clinic Assistant - Front Desk

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 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