Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant & Dental Assistant – Full-Time | Reading, MA

We are a small, close-knit dental office in Reading, MA looking for a reliable, friendly professional to join our team full-time. Our office has 4 operatories and a team that works closely together — we value people who jump in where needed and help create a positive, supportive environment for patients and coworkers alike.

What Makes This Role Unique

This isn't just an administrative assistant role - it's also a dental assisting role — it's a dual-function position that blends chairside clinical work with front office administration. If you have an administrative background and are interested in learning dental assisting hands-on, we will train you. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career without needing prior clinical experience.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Chairside dental assisting with the dentist
• Setting up and breaking down operatories before and after procedures
• Sterilization of instruments and maintaining clinical flow
• Supporting a smooth daily schedule and a great patient experience
• Learning clinical procedures on the job (on the job training available)

Administrative Responsibilities

• Insurance verification and benefit checks
• Confirming appointments and patient outreach calls
• Basic scheduling support and front desk coverage
• Helping the team stay organized and on track throughout the day

We're Looking For Someone Who Is…

• Friendly, dependable, and genuinely cares about patient experience
• Organized, efficient, and calm under pressure
• Comfortable in a small, collaborative team environment
• Willing to pitch in both clinically and at the front desk as needed
• Interested in building a long-term career in a dental setting
• Open to learning — dental experience is a plus, but not required for the right person

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid time off
• On-the-job dental assisting training available
• Supportive, family-oriented office culture

If you're looking for a supportive office where everyone helps each other and patients feel like family — we'd love to hear from you!

Pay: From $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person