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42 North Dental·Wakefield, Massachusetts
Dental Assistant · $22 - $28/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 615 posted dental roles in Massachusetts rates. This role sits in the 24th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 41% below the Massachusetts median for dental roles.
The Dental Assistant provides chairside support during procedures and ensures the efficient delivery of quality dental care. They are also responsible for maintaining infection control standards, managing dental supplies, and preparing treatment rooms.
We Are 42 North Dental Built by dentists for dentists, we continually raise the bar for what’s possible in the practice of dentistry by delivering healthy, confident smiles for life.
With our roots in Boston, the best-in-the-nation healthcare hub, we are uniquely positioned to partner with preeminent healthcare solution providers to test and launch new treatments, technologies, and add new specialties and services.
It is all part of our mission to chart a bold new course for the practice of dentistry.
Our name refers to the latitude of Boston, MA, where we put down roots.
Boston is known as the “City of Firsts,” where innovation, collaboration, and excellence come together.
These key building blocks are the foundation of any great healthcare organization.
Why You’ll Love this Dental Assistant Job!
Do you have strong verbal skills?
Are you able to embrace a positive team approach to patient care?
If so, then you’d be a great fit for our Part-Time Dental Assistant position.
The Dental Assistant provides clinical support to facilitate the relationship between our patients and dentists, increase the efficiency of delivering quality dental care, and maintain communication between dentists, patients, and administrative staff to ensure a positive patient experience.
This role will support both our Wakefield and Saugus Gentle Dental offices.
Greet and prepare patients for treatment Provide chairside assistance during a variety of dental procedures Expose radiographs and intra-oral pictures Provide post operative instructions and patient education Prepare, breakdown, disinfect and sterilize treatment rooms and instruments Maintain strict compliance to infection control, CDC, OSHA and HIPPA Maintain dental supply inventory Perform other related job duties as assigned Must demonstrate strong teamwork as the providers assisted are subject to change dependent upon the practice needs Skills & Qualifications: Knowledge of dental procedures and terminology C.D.A. preferred Possess required certifications, licensure or registration as required by state Strong verbal skills Embrace a positive team approach to patient care When you join 42 North Dental, you will be part of a team that always has your back and trusts your expertise. If you want to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives, apply today! Hourly Rate $22—$28 USD Disclosures 42NDC values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
42NDC is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, genetic information, including family medical history, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
Candidates should possess knowledge of dental procedures and terminology, with a preference for C.D.A. certification. Strong verbal communication skills and a positive team-oriented approach to patient care are required.
Market context
Dental assistant openings in Massachusetts are often competitive, especially when employers want ADA certification, CPR, and experience with dental implants. These roles typically stand out for candidates who can handle chairside support, patient prep, and the physical demands of long shifts while working in a fast-paced clinical setting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and confirm your implant experience and CPR status before applying.