at SIU Medicine in Lincoln, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
This position work as part of a team with the dentist, hygienist and front office. The position will receive and prepare patients for dental treatment and provide advanced assistance to the dentist in rendering dental services.
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Examples of Duties
PATIENT CARE 70%
Handle instruments and other materials to dentist during procedures
Follow OSHA guidelines and patient confidentiality practices
Work as part of a team with dentist, students, hygienist and front office
Take patient x-rays of teeth
Use suction and swabs to keep patient mouths clear and dry during procedures
Apply topical anesthetic to patient mouths
Organize and prepare instruments for dental appointments
Sterilize dental instruments and equipment for each patient
Obtain and record accurate dental record information and updating medical history
Dental charting
Advise patients on oral health
Assist dental hygienist
Take impressions of mouths and pour models.
Complete lab slips and communicate with the labs.
Make temporary crowns.
INDIRECT PATIENT CARE 30%
Scheduling dental patient appointments
Collect and record dental patient payments
Triage patient dental care needs
Complete inventory and order dental supplies and work orders
Qualifications
1) High school diploma or equivalent.
2) Any one of the following categories:
a. Six (6 months) of work experience in dental assisting comparable to that performed at the Dental Assistant I level of this series.
b. Graduation from an accredited Dental Assisting School.
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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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.
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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