Dental Assistant I - Onsite Support for 3 Dentists

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

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.