Pays $31-$35/hrDental Assistant market median is ~$47k (114 jobs)

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North Dental
Boston, Massachusetts

Pediatric Dental Assistant

DentalIncludes weekendsPart-Time
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About the Role

Part-time pediatric dental assistant. Two Saturdays per month. Boston, MA.

Join 42 North Dental as a Pediatric Dental Assistant – Part-Time Saturdays in Boston, Massachusetts.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $31 - $35/hour.

Work Schedule

  • Part-Time position.
  • On-site position.

Apply to join 42 North Dental as a Pediatric Dental Assistant – Part-Time Saturdays.

Key Responsibilities

The dental assistant provides clinical support by assisting with dental procedures, preparing treatment rooms, and maintaining infection control standards. They also facilitate communication between patients and dentists to ensure a positive patient experience.

Requirements

Candidates should have knowledge of dental procedures and terminology, with a preference for C.D.A. certification. Strong verbal skills and a positive team-oriented approach to patient care are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Dental proceduresDental terminologyChairside assistanceRadiographsIntra-oral photographyPatient educationInfection controlSterilizationDental supply inventoryTeamworkVerbal communication

Pediatrics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$69k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $65k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Dental Assistant roles.

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