Dental Assistant — Transform Community Care, No Nights, Early Fridays

Konza Prairie Community Health Center; Junction City (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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.

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.

Skills

Dental X-ray proficiency

Infection control

Communication

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental assisting certification preferred

Tools

Dental instruments knowledge

Sterilization techniques

Job description

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.