Dental Assistant-Per Diem at GREATER SEACOAST COMMUNITY HEALTH – Somersworth, New Hampshire

🦷 Dental Assistant (Per Diem) – Flexible, Meaningful WorkGreater Seacoast Community Health (GSCH)Families First Health & Support Center – Portsmouth, NHGoodwin Community Health – Somersworth, NH

🕒 Per Diem | Flexible Scheduling💵 Hourly Pay Starting at $23.00+ (based on chairside experience & certifications)

💙 Make a Difference — On Your ScheduleLooking for meaningful dental work without a full-time commitment?Whether you’re balancing another role, easing back into the workforce, or simply want flexibility, this Per Diem Dental Assistant opportunity lets you make an impact while keeping control of your schedule.

At Greater Seacoast Community Health, we believe everyone deserves access to compassionate, high-quality dental care. As a per-diem team member, you’ll support our dental clinics in Portsmouth and Somersworth, stepping in where you’re needed most and helping ensure patients receive the care they deserve.

You’ll work alongside a supportive, mission-driven team in a collaborative environment focused on whole-person, community-centered care.

🪥 What You’ll DoAs a Per Diem Dental Assistant, you’ll support daily clinic operations by:

Assisting dentists and hygienists chairside during procedures

Preparing and maintaining clean, well-stocked operatories

Taking dental radiographs (X-rays) in compliance with NH Dental Practice Act

Performing delegated dental assisting duties per scope and protocols

Maintaining infection control, sterilization, and safety standards

Supporting patient flow, education, and comfort

Helping with supplies, equipment, and patient records as needed

Collaborating with a caring, team-oriented dental staff

✅ What You’ll Need (Required)Basic chairside dental assisting experience is required.
Candidates must have hands-on chairside experience to be considered.

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited dental assisting program preferred

CDA certification preferred but not required

NH Radiology certification (or eligibility to obtain)

Strong communication and organizational skills

Compassionate, patient-focused approach

Experience working with diverse or underserved populations is a plus

🌟 Why Per Diem at GSCH?Flexible scheduling — work when it fits your life

Meaningful, mission-driven patient care

Supportive and respectful team culture

Opportunity to stay clinically active without full-time hours

Work that truly impacts your community

(Benefits eligibility based on hours worked.)

🌍 About Greater Seacoast Community HealthGSCH is a nonprofit network of community health centers serving the Greater Seacoast region of New Hampshire and southern Maine. Our services include integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health care, mobile health programs, WIC, and public health initiatives — all grounded in compassion, equity, and access.

🚀 Ready to Join Us?If you have chairside dental assisting experience and are looking for flexible, purpose-driven work, we’d love to connect.

👉 Apply today at GetCommunityHealth.org

Greater Seacoast Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.