Dental Assistant, Part-time

Harbor Care; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Harbor Care in Nashua, NH is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant to join our community-focused dental team. You will be chairside with providers, supporting patient comfort, infection control, and efficient workflow in a mission-driven nonprofit setting.

The role offers 20 hours per week with two 8-hour days and a flexible 4-hour shift, plus opportunities to take on additional coverage. Ideal candidates have dental assisting training or experience and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Dental assisting experience or formal training.
• CPR certification required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques.
• Prepare and maintain operatories, instruments, and materials for patient care.
• Take digital radiographs and support accurate patient documentation.
• Ensure strict adherence to infection control and sterilization protocols (OSHA, CDC, ADA).
• Support patient flow, including seating, preparation, and communication during visits.
• Perform dental lab tasks such as impressions and model preparation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked clinical environment.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling and answering phones as needed.
• Provide coverage for team absences as available.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Adaptable

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Dental assisting training

Tools

Dentrix

Eaglesoft

Job description

Dental Assistant

Are you passionate about patient care and looking for a flexible role where your work truly makes a difference? Harbor Care is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant who is passionate about helping others and committed to creating a positive change. The Dental Assistant supports our dental team in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals in our community—many of whom face significant barriers to accessing healthcare.

This role, you will be a key part of the clinical team, working chairside with dental providers to ensure efficient, safe, and respectful care for each patient. This is more than a clinical support role—it’s an opportunity to contribute to meaningful health outcomes in a mission-driven organization.

Location: High Street, Nashua

Schedule: 20-hour non-exempt/hourly position. This part-time position offers flexibility while maintaining consistency.

• Two regularly scheduled 8-hour days per week
• One additional flexible 4-hour shift
• Opportunities to pick up additional hours when providing coverage for team absences

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques
• Prepare and maintain operatories, instruments, and materials for patient care
• Take digital radiographs and support accurate patient documentation
• Ensure strict adherence to infection control and sterilization protocols (OSHA, CDC, ADA)
• Support patient flow, including seating, preparation, and communication during visits
• Perform dental lab tasks such as impressions and model preparation
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked clinical environment
• Assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling and answering phones as needed
• Provide coverage for team absences as available

You Will Also

• Build positive and professional relationships with clients, staff, and community partners
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, records, or reporting requirements
• Support Harbor Care’s philosophy of care, mission, and organizational values in day-to-day work
• Please note: Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on organizational needs, funding requirements, and program operations.

The Ideal Candidate Is Someone Who Is

• Passionate about helping others
• Adaptable and solution-focused
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• A strong communicator and team player
• Committed to treating all individuals with dignity and respect

Why Join Harbor Care?

Are you looking for a career where you can make a meaningful impact every day? At Harbor Care, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live safe, stable, and healthy lives filled with purpose, respect, and dignity. Our team is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment where employees can make a meaningful impact every day while helping strengthen the communities we serve. Harbor Care is committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness through housing, healthcare, and veteran services while providing compassionate, person-centred support to the individuals and communities we serve.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Dental assisting experience or formal training
• CPR certification
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with diverse populations

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of dental assisting experience
• Experience with Dentrix or Eaglesoft
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• Experience working within nonprofit, healthcare, behavioural health, housing, human services, or community-based settings

Harbor Care values diverse experiences and backgrounds. Equivalent combinations of education, work experience, military service, volunteer work, internships, and transferable skills may be considered.

Benefits That Support Your Quality of Life

At Harbor Care, we recognize that supporting our employees both personally and professionally is essential. We are committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote health, financial wellness, work-life balance, and overall quality of life for you and your family. Harbor Care's comprehensive benefit package include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee-paid life insurance options
• Generous paid time off and company-paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with an excellent employer match
• Employee wellness and support resources
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

We believe in investing in our employees so they can continue making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Harbor Care is committed to fostering a respectful, professional, and supportive workplace for all employees.

Harbor Care is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, performance, and organizational needs in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.