Dental Assistant I - Adams County (0197)

Salary

$16.07 - $17.68 Hourly

Location

Quincy, IL

Job Type

Civil Service

Job Number

2401646B

Department

Family and Community Medicine/Adams County-SMS

Opening Date

07/30/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

Non-Represented

Shift

Days

Exempt or Non_Exempt

Non-Exempt

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Description

This position works as part of a team with the dentist, dental hygienist and front office staff to make the dental site efficient. The position will receive and prepare patients for dental treatments and provided assistance to the dentist in rendering dental services.

Examples of Duties

PATIENT CARE 75%

Arrange equipment, pre-tray setups, dental materials, supplies and patient records

Aid during dental procedures by transferring instruments, manipulating materials, retracting and evacuating oral cavity and assisting with sedations

Expose digital and film-based radiographs under the direction of a dentist

Demonstrate radiographic techniques and radiation protection

Answer patient inquiries on phone or in person

Receive and seats patients; and prepares for exam/procedure

Assist dental students or instructors/faculty/residents in administering first aid measures

Clean operatory and arranges next appointment

Follow OSHA guidelines

Perform simple laboratory procedures (pouring impressions, sterilizing instruments, fabricating impression trays)

Assist with ordering, stocking, inventorying and distribution of supplies

Record treatment information in electronic records

Communicate with patients as guided by student or faculty; communicates in a positive manner

Clean and sterilize supplies, instruments, and placing disposable barriers on equipment

Report malfunction of equipment to appropriate personnel

Perform other related duties as assigned

INDIRECT PATIENT CARE 25%

Schedule appointments, maintaining accurate records, answer phones, order supply

and other front desk duties.

Qualifications

Credentials to be Verified by Placement Officer

High school diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA’s)

Knowledge and techniques in dental procedures and medicine pertaining to dental assistance (e.g., knowledge of four-handed dentistry).

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Ability to perform functions of administrative and clerical procedures managing files and records, designing forms, and managing inventory.

Knowledge of computers to input data, access information, and/or create materials and documents using a variety of clinical software applications.

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Skill in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Skill in interpersonal verbal and written communication.

Ability to build rapport with patients.

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.

Ability to help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental procedures; communicates appropriately and positively to guide and re-assure patients.

Condition of Employment:

Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, an out-of-state resident who is hired into this position must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of their start date.

Supplemental Information

If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hrrecruitment@siumed.edu or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

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