Description

Are you passionate about patient care and looking for a flexible role where your work truly makes a difference? Harbor Care is seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Assistant to support our dental team in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals in our community—many of whom face significant barriers to accessing healthcare.

In this role, you will be a key part of the clinical team, working chairside with dental providers to ensure efficient, safe, and respectful care for every patient. This is more than a clinical support role—it’s an opportunity to contribute to meaningful health outcomes in a mission-driven organization.

Harbor Care is an integrated health and human services nonprofit providing medical, dental, behavioral health, and housing services across New Hampshire. We are committed to treating every patient with dignity, respect, and compassion while advancing our mission to improve lives and end homelessness.

Requirements

n this role, you will;

• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques
• Prepare and maintain operatories, instruments, and materials for patient care
• Take digital radiographs and support accurate patient documentation
• Ensure strict adherence to infection control and sterilization protocols (OSHA, CDC, ADA)
• Support patient flow, including seating, preparation, and communication during visits
• Perform dental lab tasks such as impressions and model preparation
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked clinical environment
• Assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling and answering phones as needed
• Provide coverage for team absences as available

Summary

This is a part-time, flexible opportunity designed to provide consistency while allowing for work-life balance.

Schedule

• 20 hours per week
• Two 8-hour days (set schedule once selected)
• One additional 4-hour block scheduled flexibly
• Opportunity to pick up additional hours covering absences

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Dental assisting experience or formal training
• CPR certification

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of dental assisting experience
• Experience with Dentrix or Eaglesoft
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

You’ll succeed in this role if you are detail-oriented, team-focused, and committed to delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced clinical environment.