Dental Outreach Hygiene Assistant
Konza Prairie Community Health Center · Manhattan, KS · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Aid the dental 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