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Job Title: Dental Assistant – Contract
Job ID: 3687
Location: Boston, MA
Schedule: Monday – Thursday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM | Friday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Job Type: Contract | 3 Months
About Sigma Systems
Sigma Systems is a trusted staffing partner connecting skilled healthcare professionals with leading medical, academic, and government organizations across the United States. We are committed to placing exceptional talent in rewarding contract opportunities while delivering outstanding service to our clients.
Position Overview
Sigma Systems is seeking a Dental Assistant for a full-time 3-month onsite contract opportunity in Boston, MA. This position supports a Pre-Doctoral Group Practice, working alongside dental students, faculty, and patients in a fast-paced academic clinical environment.
The ideal candidate is a licensed and certified Dental Assistant with strong clinical experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering compassionate patient care. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to an academic dental setting while supporting the education of future dental professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide chairside assistance to dental students using four-handed dentistry techniques.
- Prepare operatories before procedures and disinfect treatment rooms between patients.
- Prepare instrument cassettes for sterilization following established infection control protocols.
- Organize, monitor, and replenish dental supplies to ensure uninterrupted clinic operations.
- Provide coverage during evening and Saturday clinics as needed.
- Review treatment plans with patients and explain dental procedures clearly.
- Model effective patient communication and management techniques for dental students.
- Demonstrate professionalism, compassion, and empathy while delivering patient care.
- Collaborate with faculty and clinical staff to ensure efficient clinic operations.
- Support multiple students and manage up to eight operatories in a busy clinical environment.
- Utilize Microsoft Office applications for communication and administrative tasks.
Qualifications
- Current Massachusetts Dental Assistant License (Required)
- Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA), or Formally Trained Dental Assistant (FTDA) (Required)
- Current CPR Certification (Required)
- Current Dental Radiology Certification (Required)
- Previous experience as a Dental Assistant in a dental practice or clinical dental care environment
- Strong knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and treatment planning
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to multitask
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced academic clinic environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Bilingual candidates are highly preferred but not required
Additional Requirements
- Maintain Dental Assistant certification through continuing education (CE) courses.
- Provide proof of required immunizations and health clearances, including:
- Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR)
- Hepatitis B
- Varicella (Chickenpox)
- Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
- Annual Tuberculosis (TB) testing
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while maintaining high standards of patient care.
Why Work with Sigma Systems?
- Opportunity to work with one of Boston's premier academic dental institutions.
- Gain valuable experience in a collaborative educational healthcare environment.
- Competitive compensation for contract professionals.
- Ongoing support from Sigma Systems' experienced recruiting and staffing team.
- Make a meaningful impact by supporting quality patient care and the education of future dental professionals.
How to Apply
If you're a licensed and certified Dental Assistant looking for an exciting contract opportunity in an academic clinical setting, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your updated resume today for immediate consideration.
For questions about this opportunity, please contact Sigma Systems.