Dental Assistant II CS

Overview

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Dental Assistant II (CS26-121).

Dental Assistant II (CS26-121)

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Dental Assistant II (CS26-121). As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.

Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $471 million annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University s presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.

• Provide chairside assistance to dental students, faculty, or residents performing procedures, following the dentist’s specific directions.
• Record oral conditions, preliminary medical and dental histories, and vital signs as directed by the provider.
• Maintain the operatory by preparing, cleaning, and disinfecting before and after each patient; prepare disinfectant solutions as needed.
• Escort patients to and from the operatory and radiology areas; expose and process radiographs with faculty approval.
• Ensure dental records are complete and properly signed; complete all required work in the clinical management software system (axiUm).
• Maintain and report on equipment functionality; clean, sterilize, sharpen, and dispense instruments and materials; track equipment on loan.
• Manage inventory of supplies, instruments, and linens in operatories, labs, and dispensing areas; ensure proper disposal of needles and anesthetic carpules.

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Any one of the following categories below:
• Six (6 months) of work experience in dental assisting comparable to that performed at the Dental Assistant I level of this series.
• Graduation from an accredited Dental Assisting School.
• Current Certification as a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) by the Dental Assisting National Board, if required by the employing institution.

High school graduate or equivalent and one year (12 months) of work experience in dental assisting comparable to that performed at the Dental Assistant I level of this series. Or Graduation from an accredited dental assisting school. Any one or any combination of the following, totaling Two years (24 months) of experience in the following categories:
Work experience in dental assisting comparable to that performed at the Dental Assistant I level of this series. Graduation from an accredited dental assisting school. Or Current Certification as a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) by the Dental Assisting National Board.

This person will have in-depth knowledge and/or experience in assisting in general dentistry. Thorough understanding of the disinfecting and sterilization of instruments and equipment and the preparation of treatment trays. Must be able to operate a computer in order to work in the clinical management software on a daily basis. Must have thorough knowledge and understand how to enter treatment information in patient charts.

Must know how to properly expose and develop radiographs. Must know the instruments, equipment, materials and techniques used in general dentistry in order to participate in four-hand sit down dentistry in the clinic.

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