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Dental Assistant
Mass General BrighamNorth End Health Center, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Mar 2026
💰 $53,160/yr($37,160/yr – $53,160/yr)
About the role
Site: The General Hospital Corporation
We are looking for candidates who will perform all necessary duties under the supervision of the dentist, i.e., preparing the patient for care, assisting with treatment, taking and developing x-rays, maintaining equipment, ordering supplies, autoclaving, taking impressions and maintaining electronic dental records.
• Performs the necessary duties for the proper functioning of the dental health unit under supervision
• Greets and escorts dental patients to the dental treatment area Prepares the dental exam room for dental treatment by cleaning and disinfecting treatment areas according to the Health Center’s policies and procedures.
• Prepares patients for dental treatment Assists the dentist in the delivery of dental treatment:
o Performs four handed dentistry.
o Takes x-rays.
o Process alginate impressions and pours dental models.
o Removes temporary cement from crowns and re- cements crowns.
• Delivers bleaching kit to patients
• Performs all infection control duties such as:
o Cleaning and sterilization of dental instruments according to health center
policies and procedures
o Stocks dental operatories and maintains dental supplies in treatment areas.
• Perform lab procedures such as:
o Fabrication of bleaching trays and dental models
o Provides individualized patient dental education in oral health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment procedures.
o Applies anti-carcinogenic agents including fluoride varnish
o Places and removes dental dams
• Cares for dental equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions and performs its required daily maintenance
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Dental AssistantWe are looking for candidates who will perform all necessary duties under the supervision of the dentist, i.e., preparing the patient for care, assisting with treatment, taking and developing x-rays, maintaining equipment, ordering supplies, autoclaving, taking impressions and maintaining electronic dental records.
• Performs the necessary duties for the proper functioning of the dental health unit under supervision
• Greets and escorts dental patients to the dental treatment area Prepares the dental exam room for dental treatment by cleaning and disinfecting treatment areas according to the Health Center’s policies and procedures.
• Prepares patients for dental treatment Assists the dentist in the delivery of dental treatment:
o Performs four handed dentistry.
o Takes x-rays.
o Process alginate impressions and pours dental models.
o Removes temporary cement from crowns and re- cements crowns.
• Delivers bleaching kit to patients
• Performs all infection control duties such as:
o Cleaning and sterilization of dental instruments according to health center
policies and procedures
o Stocks dental operatories and maintains dental supplies in treatment areas.
• Perform lab procedures such as:
o Fabrication of bleaching trays and dental models
o Provides individualized patient dental education in oral health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment procedures.
o Applies anti-carcinogenic agents including fluoride varnish
o Places and removes dental dams
• Cares for dental equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions and performs its required daily maintenance
Qualifications
Qualifications
- License to practice dental assisting in Massachusetts by the Board of Registration in Dentistry is required
- Ability to speak Spanish is preferred
- At least one year full time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a dental assistant in a recognized dental office
- Ability to assist in fourhanded dentistry
- Working knowledge of operative dentistry
- Working knowledge of other general dental procedures
- Ability to work with small children and elderly
- Willingness to learn new procedures and work with others with the department
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Additional Job Description
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
332 Hanover Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$18.58 - $26.58/Hourly
Grade
3
EEO Statement:
1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functioApply for this role
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