This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12546775\ Positio Title: Dental Assistant I (CS25-162)\ \ Location: Alton, IL\ \ \ Division: Dental Med, School of\ \ Apply Before: 00578\ \ Department: Dental Med, School of\ \ FLSA: Non-Exempt\ \ Description: Description\ \ Overview\ \ Are you considering a future in dental care and interested in a position that serves as a gateway to learn and grow in the field of dentistry?\ \ The SIU School of Dental Medicine in Alton, IL seeks full-time qualified Dental Assistant I candidates to assist dental students, faculty, and residents in providing comprehensive patient care.\ \ The SIU School of Dental Medicine provides a range of treatments, cutting-edge dental therapy, and individualized care in a modern and relaxed setting.\ \ What You Will Do\

• Enjoy hands-on experience and exposure to a variety of dental procedures and practices
• Preparation of equipment for dental treatments, ensuring the sterilization of dental instruments, and maintaining accurate patient records
• Stock dental operatories with required disposable supplies and perform daily inspections to check operatories for any unreturned instruments, materials, or equipment
• Provide students with necessary materials and equipment for clinical sessions
• Contribute to creating and updating inventory logs
• Aid in managing the intake and return of cases to and from external dental labs

\ \ Minimum Acceptable Qualifications\ \ Minimum Acceptable Qualifications\ \

• High School diploma or equivalent

\ \ The Ideal Candidate Will Have\

• Ability to perform functions of administrative and clerical procedures managing files and records, designing forms, and managing inventory
• Knowledge of basic business software to input data, access information, and/or create materials and documents
• Ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
• Ability to remain continuously on task for several hours while sitting, standing, or moving
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, confidentiality, and respect when speaking with patients, peers, faculty, and staff

\ What We Offer\ \ Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00 onsite work schedule\ \ SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees (50% or more receive benefits accrued at the percentage of appointment) including:\

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• University tuition waivers (full-time receive 100% waiver of tuition)
• Life insurance
• SURS retirement plan
• Supplemental retirement savings plans
• Paid vacation and sick leave accrual
• Generous holiday schedule/paid holidays
• WorkLife programs
• Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness)
• Employee discounts (local and national retailers)
• Flexible Spending Account Program

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\ \ Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by law.