at SIU Medicine in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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.
Examples of Duties
PATIENT CARE 90%
Handle instruments and other materials to dentist during procedures
Independently complete coronal polishing, pit and fissure sealants
Apply fluoride varnish
Follow OSHA guidelines and HIPAA compliance
Work as part of a dental team with dentist, hygienist and front office
Take x-rays of patient teeth
Use suction and swabs to keep mouths clear and dry during procedures
Apply topical anesthetic to mouths
Organize and prepare dental instruments for dental procedures/exams
Sterilize dental instruments and equipment between each patient and end of day
Obtain dental records, update medical history and record accurate patient information
Advise dental care to patients
Make patients comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
Assist hygienist
Take impression of mouths and pour models
Complete lab slips and communicate with labs
Make temporary crowns
INDIRECT PATIENT CARE 10%
1. Schedule appointments, maintaining records, answer
phones, order supplies and other front desk office tasksSkills and Abilities Needed for the Position
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent
Two years (24 months) of work experience in dental assisting comparable to that performed at the Dental Assistant II level of this series, including experience in four-handed dentistry
Completion of 1,000 hours of dental assisting experience OR completion of a CODA-accredited dental assisting program OR hold a current national DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification.
Completion of an approved course in coronal polishing and pit & fissure sealants OR provide proof of completion of an approved dental assisting program that contained the expanded function of coronal polishing and pit & fissure sealants in the curriculum.
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.
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.
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