🦷 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 https://greaterseacoasthealth.org/about/career/ Greater Seacoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.