Dental Dept. Clinic Assistant - Middlesex Community College - Military veterans preferred

Middlesex Community College


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Location: Lowell, MA Category: Student Posted On: Thu Jun 12 2025 Job Description:

Title: Part-time Dental Programs Clinic Assistant

Unit: Student Employment

Department: Dental Hygiene

Reports to: Dental Programs Clinic Operations Manager

Date: June 12, 2025

General Summary: The Dental Programs Part-time Clinic Assistant will provide support for the Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting Clinic. This includes extensive contact with the patients, the students and the faculty in the program. Performs related duties as required. Provide occasional front desk support for the Dental Hygiene Clinic. The individual who serves in this position must possess a strong customer service orientation and represents the college in a positive manner to clinic patients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Clinic Operations Manager (COM) to provide support and assistance to 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.

• 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 work accurately with names, numbers, codes and/or symbols.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written expression.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPR Certification
• Registered dental assistant (or dental hygienist) in Massachusetts

Salary: $18.25 per hour in accordance with Middlesex Community College's PT Wage Schedule

Location: Lowell

Hours: 9 hours per week, Weds 3pm-6pm, Thurs 3pm-6pm, Fri 3pm-6pm

Expected Start Date: September 2025

Application Deadline: This position will remain open until filled.

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