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Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Konza Prairie Community Health Center · Junction City, KS · 3 days ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time

At Konza Prairie Community Health Center, we believe oral health is an essential part of whole-person care. We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our growing dental team and help provide high-quality, patient-centered care to the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

  • Perform patient screenings including oral health assessments, health history review, oral cancer screenings, head and neck inspections, charting, and vital signs
  • Complete dental radiographs (x-rays) and assist with development and review
  • Remove calculus and plaque from tooth surfaces through preventive hygiene care
  • Apply sealants, fluoride treatments, and other preventive materials
  • Administer nitrous oxide sedation and local anesthesia as permitted
  • Document existing restorations and identify areas of concern for dentist evaluation
  • Educate patients on oral hygiene, brushing, flossing, nutrition, and tobacco cessation
  • Maintain infection control standards and sterilization procedures following universal precautions
  • Assist with impressions for study casts and other clinical support as needed
  • Maintain accurate patient documentation and support administrative workflow

Requirements

  • Current Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license in Kansas
  • Strong knowledge of dental hygiene procedures, radiology, and infection control standards
  • Excellent communication and patient education skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current CPR certification
  • Experience working in a community health or public health setting
  • Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Schedule

Monday–Friday | Clinics close at 2:00 PM every Friday

Benefits

  • Full-time Employees Enjoy Up to 200 hours (5 weeks) of PTO per year
  • Employer retirement contributions
  • Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental benefits
  • In-house healthcare discounts for eligible employees
  • Eligible site for NHSC Loan Repayment Program opportunities

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