Greater Seacoast Health (GSH)
Portsmouth, NH
Somersworth, NH
Per Diem | Flexible Scheduling
Hourly Pay Starting at $23.00+ (based on chairside experience & certifications)
Looking 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 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.
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
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.
If you have chairside dental assisting experience and are looking for flexible, purpose-driven work, we’d love to connect.
Apply today at https://greaterseacoasthealth.org/about/career/
Greater Seacoast Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
