Dental Assistant: No Nights or Weekends + Friday Close

Konza-Prairie-Community-Health-Center-; Junction City (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 5 weeks

Paid holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Employee discounts

Job summary

Konza-Prairie-Community-Health-Center- is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our community-focused clinic in Junction City, KS. You will support clinicians, prepare treatment rooms, and help ensure a positive patient experience with careful infection control and X-ray procedures.

You should have a high school diploma (certification preferred) and practical dental office experience. We offer strong benefits, generous PTO, and a collaborative team that values quality care and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; certification preferred.
• Dental assisting certification is preferred but not always required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support clinicians during dental procedures and prepare treatment rooms.
• Take and process dental X-rays with proper safety protocols.
• Maintain infection control standards and sterilize instruments.
• Communicate with patients to ensure comfort and understanding of care.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure efficient clinic flow.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Teamwork

Infection control

X-ray imaging

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental assisting certification

Tools

Dental X-ray equipment

Sterilization techniques

Infection control protocols

Job description

Konza-Prairie-Community-Health-Center- is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our community-focused clinic in Junction City, KS. You will support clinicians, prepare treatment rooms, and help ensure a positive patient experience with careful infection control and X-ray procedures.

You should have a high school diploma (certification preferred) and practical dental office experience. We offer strong benefits, generous PTO, and a collaborative team that values quality care and work-life balance.