Dental Assistant

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 $19.00+ (based on experience)

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.

What You Bring

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At GSCH, we care for our patients — and our employees. You’ll enjoy :

Medical and dental insurance (with no-premium option for employee-only coverage)

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’re looking for a dental assistant role where your work truly matters — and you’ll be part of a supportive, patient-first team — we’d love to meet you.

👉  Apply today at GetCommunityHealth.org

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