Dental Assistant, Part-time

Are you passionate about patient care and looking for a flexible role where your work truly makes a difference? Harbor Care is seeking a dedicatedDental Assistant who is passionate about helping others and committed to creating a positive change. TheDental Assistant supports our dental team in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals in our communitymany 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 roleits an opportunity to contribute to meaningful health outcomes in a mission-driven organization. Location: High Street, Nashua Schedule: 20-hour non-exempt/hourly position. This part-time position offers flexibility while maintaining consistency. Two regularly scheduled 8-hour days per weekOne additional flexible 4-hour shiftOpportunities to pick up additional hours when providing coverage for team absences What Youll Do As a Dental Assistant, you will play an essential role in supporting efficient clinical operations and exceptional patient care. Responsibilities include: Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures using four-handed dentistry techniquesPrepare and maintain operatories, instruments, and materials for patient careTake digital radiographs and support accurate patient documentationEnsure strict adherence to infection control and sterilization protocols (OSHA, CDC, ADA)Support patient flow, including seating, preparation, and communication during visitsPerform dental lab tasks such as impressions and model preparationMaintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked clinical environmentAssist with administrative tasks such as scheduling and answering phones as neededProvide coverage for team absences as available You will also: Build positive and professional relationships with clients, staff, and community partnersMaintain accurate and timely documentation, records, or reporting requirementsSupport Harbor Cares philosophy of care, mission, and organizational values in day-to-day work * Please note: Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on organizational needs, funding requirements, and program operations. The ideal candidate is someone who is: Passionate about helping othersAdaptable and solution-focusedComfortable working in a fast-paced environmentA strong communicator and team playerCommitted to treating all individuals with dignity and respect Why Join Harbor Care? Are you looking for a career where you can make a meaningful impact every day? At Harbor Care, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live safe, stable, and healthy lives filled with purpose, respect, and dignity. Our team is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment where employees can make a meaningful impact every day while helping strengthen the communities we serve. Harbor Care is committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness through housing, healthcare, and veteran services while providing compassionate, person-centered support to the individuals and communities we serve.