Dental Assistant

Konza Prairie Community Health Center; Junction City (KS); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Up to 5 weeks PTO per year

9 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday

403(b) retirement plan with employer 1

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance & short‑/

Employee discounts on services

Descripción de la vacante

Konza Prairie Community Health Center is seeking a Dental Assistant to support a patient-centered practice and enhance oral health within a collaborative team. The role focuses on assisting clinicians, taking and processing X-rays, and maintaining infection control standards.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, with dental assisting certification preferred, and prior dental office experience.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent; dental assisting certification preferred.
• Experience in a dental office or clinical setting is advantageous.
• Knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and sterilization techniques.
• Proficiency in taking and processing dental X-rays.
• Strong communication and patient care skills.
• Ability to follow infection control protocols meticulously.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Conocimientos

Dental X-ray proficiency

Infection control

Communication

Patient care

Team collaboration

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental assisting certification preferred

Herramientas

Dental instruments knowledge

Sterilization techniques

Descripción del empleo

Description

Want to make a real impact in your community? Join our team as a Dental Assistant and play a vital role in enhancing patients' oral health and overall well-being. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality dental care within a collaborative and supportive environment. If you are passionate about oral healthcare and eager to contribute to a patient-centered practice.

Why Join Konza?

• Mission-Driven Work - Provide care to all patients—regardless of ability to pay—while making a real impact in your community
• Team-Based Care - Work alongside providers, nurses, and behavioral health teams in an integrated care model
• Work-Life Balance - No nights or weekends + clinics close at 2:00 PM every Friday

Pay & Benefits

• Up to 200 hours (5 weeks) of PTO per year
• 9 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance & short-term disability
• Employee discounts on medical, dental, and pharmacy services

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; dental assisting certification preferred
• Previous experience in a dental office or clinical setting is advantageous
• Knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and sterilization techniques
• Proficiency in taking and processing dental X-rays
• Strong communication and patient care skills
• Ability to follow infection control protocols meticulously
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment