Dental Assistant
🦷 Dental Assistant – Care That Makes a Difference
Greater Seacoast Health (GSH)
Portsmouth, NH – Somersworth, NH
🕒 Full-Time | Monday–Friday
💵 Hourly Pay Starting at $23.00+ (based on chairside experience & certifications)
💰 Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) pay starts at $27.00/hour
🎉 $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS — Certified Dental Assistants (CDA) ONLY
Sign-on bonus and CDA starting rate apply only to candidates who hold an active Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential at time of hire.
💙 Do Work That Truly Matters — Every Single Day
At Greater Seacoast Health, we believe everyone deserves access to compassionate, high-quality dental care. We are seeking a Dental Assistant who is comfortable working chairside and ready to contribute immediately within a fast-paced clinical setting.
You’ll join a collaborative, mission-driven team providing patient-centered care to our community.
✅ Required Qualifications
- Prior hands-on dental assisting experience in a clinical setting
- High school diploma or equivalent
- DANB (Dental Assistant National Board) Radiology Certification (or ability to obtain promptly)
- Ability to function independently within a clinical workflow on day one
- Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
⭐ Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) — eligible for $5,000 sign-on bonus and starting rate of $27.00/hour
- Completion of an accredited dental assisting program
- Experience in community health or high-volume practice
🪥 What You’ll Do
As a Dental Assistant at GSCH, you will:
- Assist dentists and hygienists during restorative and preventive procedures
- Prepare operatories for treatment and maintain clinical workflow
- Take dental radiographs in compliance with the NH Dental Practice Act
- Perform delegated duties within dental assisting scope
- Maintain sterilization, infection control, and safety protocols
- Support patient education and clinical documentation
- Work closely with providers and support staff to ensure efficient patient care
🌟 Why You’ll Love Working at GSCH
We take care of our team the same way we care for our patients — with respect, support, and appreciation.
You’ll enjoy:
- Purpose-driven work that improves lives
- A supportive, team-oriented culture
- Professional development opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, and generous paid time off
🚀 Ready to Join a Team That Cares?
If you have dental assisting experience and are comfortable working directly with providers and patients chairside, we would love to connect with you.
👉 Apply today at
Greater Seacoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.