Dental Assistant I- Quincy
4 weeks ago
Location : Quincy, IL
Job Type: Civil Service
Job Number: 2400137
Department: Family and Community Medicine/Adams County-SMS
Division: N/A
Opening Date: 10/11/2024
Closing Date: 3/3/2025 12:00 AM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Non-Represented
Shift: Days
ExemptorNon_Exempt: Non-Exempt
Description
The incumbent will work as part of a dental team consistent of a Dentist, Dental Hygienist and Front Desk office staff to provide efficient and effective dental care services. Employees at this level provide advanced assistance to a dental student or instructors/faculty/residents in rendering dental services and are expected to anticipate their needs; performs related specialized laboratory procedures; assists with hospital and laboratory cases; and instructs dental assistant students in the techniques, theory, and practice of dental assisting.
Examples of Duties
PATIENT CARE 80%
1. Handle instruments and other materials to dentist during procedures
2. Independently complete coronal polishing, pit and fissure sealants
3. Apply fluoride varnish
4. Follow OSHA guidelines and HIPAA compliance
5. Work as part of a dental team with dentist, hygienist and front office
6. Take x-rays of patient teeth
7. Use suction and swabs to keep mouths clear and dry during procedures
8. Apply topical anesthetic to mouths
9. Organize and prepare dental instruments for dental procedures/exams
10. Sterilize dental instruments and equipment between each patient and end of day
11. Obtain dental records, update medical history and record accurate patient information
12. Advise dental care to patients
13. Assist hygienist
14. Take impression of mouths and pour models
15. Complete lab slips and communicate with labs
16. Make temporary crowns
17. Aids during dental procedures by transferring instruments, manipulating dental materials, retracting and evacuating oral cavity, and assisting with sedations;
18. Responsible for evaluating high level of asepsis in the dental operatory before receiving, during treatment, and following the dismissal of patients according to OSHA guidelines;
19. Determines needs, orders, stores, and keeps inventory of supplies and equipment used in the clinic;
20. Responsible for the maintenance and overall operating efficiency of equipment in the clinic;
21. Supervises persons performing dental assisting activities, determining needs of the clinic schedule and assigning and evaluating work; assists in hiring new dental assistants;
22. Expert in exposing digital, con-beam computed tomography (CBCT), and film-based dental radiographs; trains lower-level staff on technique under the direction of a dentist or dental X-ray technician, demonstrating all radiographic techniques and radiation protection;
23. Instructs dental assistant students and/or dental students in specialized procedures; evaluates their performance while assigned to the clinic;
24. Oversees pre and post-operative patient education (oral hygiene, maintenance, or prosthesis);
25. Supervises and assists personnel in providing ambulatory services to patients; assigns cases to doctors;
26. Communicates directly with patients as guided by the student or instructors/faculty;
27. Performs duties comparable to those associated with the next lower level in this series and other related duties as assigned.
INDIRECT PATIENT CARE 20%1. Schedule appointments, maintaining records, answer phones, order supplies and other front desk office tasks
Qualifications
CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER
- High school diploma or equivalent.
If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.
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.
The SIU School of Medicine Annual Security Report is available online at 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.
Paid time off: Includes 13 paid holidays per year. Accrual rates vary based on employment type and years of service
Paid sick time: Use for personal illness, doctor visits, or if your immediate family members fall ill
Health, Dental, and Life insurance
Optional life insurance: Your spouse and dependents can enroll in State term life and university-sponsored term life insurance.
Prescription: Plan participants enrolled in any state health plan have prescription drug benefits included in the coverage.
Long-term Disability Insurance
Flexible spending accounts: Optional, IRS tax-favored program that enables you to stretch medical expenses and dependent care dollars
Voluntary retirement accounts: Optional plans include the State of Illinois Deferred Compensation Plan (457) and Tax Deferred Annuity (403b).
Tuition Waiver/Tuition Reimbursement: Continue your graduate or undergraduate education with the help of tuition waivers or tuition reimbursement
Leaves of absence: Includes FMLA and Extended Sick Leave Benefits for qualified employees
Employee Assistance Program: Access free and confidential support, including counseling services, and information during difficult times
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