Over one hundred years ago, The Forsyth Institute, which is an Affiliate of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine was founded to provide free dental care to Boston’s poorest children. It was quickly determined that treating the ravages of dental disease was simply impossible given the limitations in knowledge of their causes and best means of prevention—thus began an exciting journey of scientific discovery. In the decades following, Forsyth’s research helped to transform the way the world understands oral health. Today, Forsyth is the only independent research institute in the United States specializing in oral health and its impact on overall wellness, including an on-site clinical practice, clinical trials, ForsythKids school program, and a convener for oral health and biotech experts. Forsyth’s researchers partner with an array of academic institutions, hospitals, independent research institutes, and biotech and pharmaceutical companies to remain at the forefront of oral health discovery. To learn more about the Forsyth Institute, visit www.forsyth.org

Forsyth, an independent not-for-profit research organization, is located in the Kendall Square area of Cambridge, an epicenter of biotechnology. This area is also known for its numerous eclectic restaurants, shopping at the Galleria Mall, and beautiful walking paths along the Charles River.

The ForsythKids Program brings preventive dental care to underserved populations in Massachusetts at schools, day care centers, neighborhood facilities, homeless shelters, summer camps, and public events. The team is looking for a Full-time or Part-time Dental Administrative Assistant to work with our school-based mobile dental program.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Schedule mobile dental clinic visits with schools and community sites
• Be the main program contact point for schools and community sites
• Update electronic team calendar with scheduled site information
• Enter registration information into computer database (data entry)
• Prepare administrative supplies for school/community clinic visits
• Assist Operations Director with insurance billing/reconciliation
• Occasionally assist team offsite, including program support/assistance and carrying/lifting of portable dental equipment (~ 50lbs)
• Other administrative tasks as needed

Minimum requirements include, but are not limited to:

• A high school diploma
• CPR certification (can be completed after onboarding)

The ideal candidate works well independently and in a team setting, is detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, and has a positive attitude. The ForsythKids Dental Administrative Assistant will participate in all activities of the core ForsythKids team, complete mandatory trainings and required continuing education, and adhere to the policies and protocols of the Forsyth Institute and the ForsythKids program.

Benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement are available with position.

The Forsyth Institute is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.