full-time 6 days ago
Dental Outreach Hygiene Assistant
Konza Prairie Community Health Center
222 North 6th Street, Manhattan, KS 66502
Competitive Compensation
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Job Description
Description:
Konza Prairie Community Health Center is seeking a dependable Outreach Hygiene Assistant to support our school-based dental outreach program. Working alongside the dental hygienist, this position assists with preventive dental screenings and services, prepares and maintains dental equipment and supplies, sterilizes instruments, maintains accurate records, and helps ensure the efficient delivery of care in school settings.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist hygienist with dental screenings and preventive services in school environments
Prepare, maintain, and clean instruments and equipment
Ensure proper documentation and data entry of patient records
Support the hygienist with patient care and comfort
Maintain inventory of supplies and restock as needed
Work collaboratively with school staff and dental team to support program operations
Additional Information:
Training will be provided
Must be organized, dependable, punctual, honest, flexible, and detail-oriented
During school holidays and breaks, the Outreach Hygiene Assistant will work in the clinic as a hygiene assistant
Typical hours are approximately 7:15 AM – 3:30 PM but may vary depending on workload and school location
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
Clean driving record (use of company vehicle required; background check will be conducted)
Current vaccination record meeting ACIP Healthcare Worker recommendations
Ability to lift dental equipment (up to 60 lbs)
Accurate data entry skills
Flexible schedule to accommodate school-related events (e.g., snow days)
Preferred Qualifications:
At least 1 year of dental assisting experience
Bilingual in Spanish
CPR certification for healthcare providers
Konza Prairie Community Health Center is seeking a dependable Outreach Hygiene Assistant to support our school-based dental outreach program. Working alongside the dental hygienist, this position assists with preventive dental screenings and services, prepares and maintains dental equipment and supplies, sterilizes instruments, maintains accurate records, and helps ensure the efficient delivery of care in school settings.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist hygienist with dental screenings and preventive services in school environments
Prepare, maintain, and clean instruments and equipment
Ensure proper documentation and data entry of patient records
Support the hygienist with patient care and comfort
Maintain inventory of supplies and restock as needed
Work collaboratively with school staff and dental team to support program operations
Additional Information:
Training will be provided
Must be organized, dependable, punctual, honest, flexible, and detail-oriented
During school holidays and breaks, the Outreach Hygiene Assistant will work in the clinic as a hygiene assistant
Typical hours are approximately 7:15 AM – 3:30 PM but may vary depending on workload and school location
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
Clean driving record (use of company vehicle required; background check will be conducted)
Current vaccination record meeting ACIP Healthcare Worker recommendations
Ability to lift dental equipment (up to 60 lbs)
Accurate data entry skills
Flexible schedule to accommodate school-related events (e.g., snow days)
Preferred Qualifications:
At least 1 year of dental assisting experience
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.