Dental Assistant, Per Diem

Harbor Care; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Supportive dental team

Job summary

Harbor Care is seeking a Per Diem Dental Assistant to support our clinical team in Nashua, NH. You will work chairside with dental providers to deliver efficient, safe, and respectful care while helping patients access services in a nonprofit setting.

The role requires a high school diploma (GED), dental assisting experience or training, and DANB X-ray certification. Flexibility for per diem coverage and a patient-centered approach are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Dental assisting experience or formal training required.
• X-ray certification (DANB) required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures with four-handed dentistry.
• Prepare and maintain operatories, instruments, and materials for patient care.
• Take digital radiographs and support accurate patient documentation.
• Ensure infection control and sterilization protocols are followed.
• Support patient flow, including seating, preparation, and communication during visits.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling and phones as needed.

Skills

Dental assisting

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

X-ray certification (DANB)

Job description

• Location 77 Northeastern Blvd,Nashua, NH, 03062,United States
• Job Category Dental Assistant
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Join Harbor Care as a Per DiemDental Assistant – Make a Difference in Your Community!

Are you passionate about patient care and looking for a flexible role where your work truly makes a impact? Harbor Care is seeking a dedicated per diem Dental Assistant who wants to help others and create positive change.

In this role, you will be a key part of our clinical team in Nashua, NH, working chairside with dental providers to deliver efficient, safe, and respectful care. This is more than a clinical support role—it’s an opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to community members who face significant barriers to accessing healthcare. If you want to contribute to meaningful health outcomes in a mission-driven nonprofit setting, we want to hear from you!

Location: High Street, Nashua

Schedule: Flexible Per Diem to cover absences and other needs during regular Clinic hours

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

What You’ll Do

As aDental Assistant,you will play an essential role in supporting efficient clinical operations and exceptional patient care. Responsibilities include:

• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures usingfour-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.

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-centered support to the individuals and communities we serve.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED
• Dental assisting experience or formal training
• X-ray certification, typically through the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with diverse populations

Preferred Qualifications

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

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

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

Summary

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to build experience with our supportive Dental team
• Caring, mission-driven team environment
• Employee Assistance Program

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.