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This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12629539\ 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

\ \ Supplemental Information\ \ Civil Service Information: Civil Service Application - FAQs\ \ Application Instructions: How to Apply - Step by Step\ \ Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the Stat\ \ \ \ Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.\ \

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