Dental Assistant - Greater Seacoast Community Health - Somersworth, NH

Dental Assistant – Make a Difference Every Day! Greater Seacoast Community Health – Families First Health & Support Center (Portsmouth, NH) and Goodwin Community Health (Somersworth, NH) Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Hourly starting at $23.00+ (based on experience and certification) Join a Team That Changes Lives Are you a caring, detail-oriented Dental Assistant who loves helping patients feel comfortable and confident about their care? Here’s your chance to make a real impact — every single day. At Greater Seacoast Community Health (GSCH), we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality, compassionate healthcare — no matter their circumstances. We’re looking for a Dental Assistant to join our amazing team in Portsmouth and Somersworth, NH, where your skills and heart will truly make a difference. You’ll work in a welcoming, mission-driven environment surrounded by supportive teammates — including medical, dental, and behavioral health professionals — who collaborate to deliver whole-person care. What You’ll Do Be the friendly face and steady hand for patients receiving dental care. Serve as chairside assistant to dentists and hygienists during procedures. Prepare exam rooms and maintain clean, fully stocked operatories. Take dental radiographs (X-rays) in compliance with NH Dental Practice Act. Perform delegated procedures per practice laws and protocols. Ensure sterilization, infection control, and safety standards are always met. Help manage dental supplies, equipment, and patient records. Support scheduling, patient education, and administrative needs. Collaborate with a passionate team that’s dedicated to improving community health. Minimum Qualifications – Must Have ✅ Basic dental assisting chairside experience is required. Candidates must have prior hands-on chairside experience to be considered for this position. High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of an accredited dental assisting program preferred. CDA certification preferred but not required. Radiology certification (NH) or eligibility to obtain. Team player with excellent communication and organizational skills. Compassionate, patient-focused mindset with a genuine desire to help others. Experience working with diverse or underserved populations is a plus. Why You’ll Love Working Here At GSCH, we care for our patients — and our employees. You’ll enjoy: Meaningful work that improves lives across your community. A supportive team culture built on compassion, respect, and collaboration. Room to grow with ongoing training and professional development opportunities. Comprehensive benefits, including: Medical and dental insurance (with no-premium option for employee-only coverage) Earned time off (15–20 days/year) + 7 paid holidays Employer-paid life and short-term disability insurance 401(k) with employer match Optional vision, long-term disability, and FSA plans About Us Greater Seacoast Community Health is a network of nonprofit community health centers — including Families First Health & Support Center in Portsmouth and Goodwin Community Health in Somersworth — plus our Family Center, Strafford County Public Health Network, Mobile Health Program, and WIC Nutrition Program. We deliver integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health services with compassion, innovation, and inclusion at the heart of all we do. Our mission: To provide accessible, high-quality healthcare that empowers everyone in our community to live their healthiest life. Ready to Join Us? If you meet the minimum requirement of basic chairside dental assisting experience and want to make a meaningful difference in a mission-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today at GetCommunityHealth.org

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