Dental Assistant-Per Diem

Greater Seacoast Health; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligibility based on hours

Job summary

Greater Seacoast Health is seeking a Per Diem Dental Assistant to join our Portsmouth and Somersworth clinics. This flexible, per diem role lets you contribute to meaningful community health care without a full-time commitment, with hourly pay starting at $23.00+ based on chairside experience and certifications.

You’ll assist dentists and hygienists, maintain clean operatories, and support patient comfort in a collaborative, mission-driven team focused on accessible care for the Greater Seacoast

Qualifications

• Basic chairside dental assisting experience is required.
• 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.
• 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.)

Responsibilities

• As a Per Diem Dental Assistant, you’ll support daily clinic operations by chairside assisting 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.
• Help with supplies, equipment, and patient records as needed.
• Collaborating with a caring, team-oriented dental staff.

Skills

Chairside dental assisting

NH Radiology certification

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Compassionate patient-focused care

Experience with diverse populations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited dental assisting program

CDA certification preferred

Job description

Greater Seacoast Health (GSH)
Portsmouth, NH
Somersworth, NH

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

Make a Difference — On Your Schedule

Looking for meaningful dental workwithout 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 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 Do

As 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

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.)

GSH 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.

Greater Seacoast Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.