Dental Assistant
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $20.19–$23.55 an hour. Open dental assistant jobs in Massachusetts post a median of $26.53 an hour, the middle half $24.38–$29.01, across 44 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Dental assistants employed in Massachusetts earn a median of $27.88 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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- How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 89.8%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.73x · Clicks 11
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 48.1% · Stating an hourly rate 37.2%
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About the job
This is a full time position.
Position Summary
Assists the dentist in providing a wide variety of dental procedures.
PROGRAM SPECIFIC ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains supplies and equipment including x-ray developers/processor and pour models.
- Works with the dentist to improve their skills to function as independently as legal regulations permit; and is scheduled to be chair-side with the dentist in the practice, therefore the position requires flexible work hours according to the needs of the department.
- Receives and prepares patients
- Charts dental records,
- Updates medical and dental histories and assists in maintaining dental records.
- Sterilizes dental instruments including hand pieces and disinfecting operatories according to established guidelines and after each patient.
- Any and all other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
One of the following combinations of education and employment experience must be met in order to be considered for the position:
Education and Experience
- High School diploma or GED required
- Training certification as a Dental Assistant preferred
- One year relevant experience preferred
- Demonstrated proficiency with a dental electronic record(EDR) strongly preferred
- Must hold current MA Licensure to practice as a Dental Assistant
- Must have a current BLS certification
- Certification in radiology is required
This position reports to the Director of Dental Services
EOE
Monday-Friday; 8:30am-5pm
From Family Health Center of Worcester's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Family Health Center of Worcester
Family Health Center of Worcester hires front-office staff, nurses and dental staff in Worcester, Massachusetts.
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