full-time 15 days ago
Dental Hygiene Assistant
Konza Prairie Community Health Center
361 Grant Avenue, Junction City, KS 66441
Competitive Compensation
About the Practice
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Job Description
Description:
Konza Prairie Community Health Center is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Dental Hygiene Assistant to support our dental hygienists in delivering high-quality preventive care to patients. This role plays an important part in creating a positive patient experience while helping promote oral health through teamwork, efficiency, and patient education. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a genuine passion for serving patients.
Pay & Schedule
Competitive starting wages based on experience and qualifications
Full-time, Monday–Friday
In addition to competitive pay, full-time employees accrue up to 200 hours (5 weeks) of PTO per year. Employees also enjoy employer retirement match contributions and early Friday clinic closures, supporting a strong work-life balance.
Requirements:
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
Current vaccination record meeting ACIP Healthcare Worker recommendations
Preferred Qualifications:
One year of dental assisting experience
Completion of an accredited dental assistant program or relevant work experience
Certification in dental radiography (X-ray certification)
One year of experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
Bilingual in Spanish
CPR certification for healthcare providers
Konza Prairie Community Health Center is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Dental Hygiene Assistant to support our dental hygienists in delivering high-quality preventive care to patients. This role plays an important part in creating a positive patient experience while helping promote oral health through teamwork, efficiency, and patient education. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a genuine passion for serving patients.
Pay & Schedule
Competitive starting wages based on experience and qualifications
Full-time, Monday–Friday
In addition to competitive pay, full-time employees accrue up to 200 hours (5 weeks) of PTO per year. Employees also enjoy employer retirement match contributions and early Friday clinic closures, supporting a strong work-life balance.
Requirements:
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
Current vaccination record meeting ACIP Healthcare Worker recommendations
Preferred Qualifications:
One year of dental assisting experience
Completion of an accredited dental assistant program or relevant work experience
Certification in dental radiography (X-ray certification)
One year of experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
Bilingual in Spanish
CPR certification for healthcare providers
About Konza Prairie Community Health Center
Konza Prairie Community Health Center is dedicated to providing affordable, quality, comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare to all individuals in the communities they serve. They offer services to people with private insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, or those who are uninsured, with discounts based on income and household size.