Dental Assistant - Community Impact, Flexible Schedule, PTO

Konza Prairie Community Health Center; Junction City (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 5 weeks

Paid holidays

Retirement plan 403(b)

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Konza Prairie Community Health Center in Junction City, KS, seeks a dedicated Dental Assistant to support dentists, prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and take dental X-rays. You’ll contribute to patient comfort and efficient care within a collaborative team environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (certification preferred) and experience in a dental setting. We value strong communication, infection control, and organization in a fast-paced clinic.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during procedures and prepare treatment rooms.
• Sterilize instruments and ensure infection control protocols.
• Take and process dental X-rays and maintain patient records.
• Provide compassionate patient care and educate patients on oral hygiene.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Infection control

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

X-ray equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental assisting certification

Tools

Dental X-ray equipment

Job description

Konza Prairie Community Health Center in Junction City, KS, seeks a dedicated Dental Assistant to support dentists, prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and take dental X-rays. You’ll contribute to patient comfort and efficient care within a collaborative team environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (certification preferred) and experience in a dental setting. We value strong communication, infection control, and organization in a fast-paced clinic.