What are the responsibilities and job description for the SIU Dental Assistant (CS25-162) (Entry Level) position at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville?
SIU Dental Assistant (CS25-162) (Entry Level - No Experience Required)
Paid Onsite Training
Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00 (37.5 hours per week)
No Nights
No Weekends
Full Benefits Package Below
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 (Entry Level) Dental Assistant candidates with no experience required, 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
· 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
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
Illinois Residency Requirement
Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, candidates must be a current Illinois resident.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32,254.90 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $32,255
