Dental Assistant I (Extra Help/Temporary) (Quincy) (5546)

SIU Medicine; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SIU Medicine is seeking a Dental Assistant on-site in Illinois to support three full-time dentists and manage a workload of about 36 patient contact hours. The role involves patient care, instrument transfer, radiographs, and follow-up tasks to keep the clinic running smoothly.

The position requires a High School graduate or equivalent; duties include preparing operatory, sterilization, and maintaining patient records per OSHA guidelines. Pre-employment background checks may apply.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum Qualifications vary based upon type of position.

Responsibilities

• Arrange equipment, pre-tray setups, dental materials, supplies and patient records.
• Aid during dental procedures by transferring instruments, retracting and evacuating oral cavity and assisting with sedations.
• Expose radiographs under the direction of a dentist.
• Follow OSHA guidelines.
• Record treatment information in electronic records.
• Clean operatory and arrange next appointment.
• Assist with ordering, stocking, inventorying and distribution of supplies.

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Job description

Description

Increase dental assistant support dental visits for three full time dentist with 36 patient contact hours.

*This position is ON SITE only*

Examples of Duties

• Arrange equipment, pre-tray setups, dental materials, supplies and patient records
• Aid during dental procedures by transferring instruments, manipulating materials, retracting and evacuating oral cavity and assisting with sedations
• Expose digital and film-based radiographs under the direction of a dentist
• Demonstrate radiographic techniques and radiation protection
• Answer patient inquiries on phone or in person
• Receive and seat patients; and prepares for exam/procedure
• Assist dental students or instructors/faculty/residents in administering first aid measures
• Clean operatory and arranges next appointment
• Follow OSHA guidelines
• Perform simple laboratory procedures (pouring impressions, sterilizing instruments, fabricating impression trays)
• Assist with ordering, stocking, inventorying and distribution of supplies
• Record treatment information in electronic records
• Communicate with patients as guided by student or faculty; communicates in a positive manner
• Clean and sterilize supplies, instruments, and placing disposable barriers on equipment
• Report malfunction of equipment to appropriate personnel
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications vary based upon type of position. Hourly Salaries also vary based upon type of position.

• 1) High School graduate or equivalent

Supplemental Information

The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Annual Security Report is available online at https://www.siumed.edu/police-security. This report contains policy statements and crime statistics for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL. This report is published in compliance with Federal Law titled the "Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act."

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.

Pre-employment background screenings required.