Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Looking for Dental Assistant II – Extra Help Civil Service (16049) at Alton, Taranaki, New Zealand Full Time

The School of Dental Medicine is currently seeking to hire an Extra Help Dental Assistant II position.

Responsibilities For This Position Include

• Provide chairside assistance for dental students, faculty, or residents who are performing procedures?
• Record patient medical and dental histories as well as exam notes as dictated by the dentist/student/resident?
• Maintain the treatment area by preparing, cleaning, and disinfecting the area before and after each patient appointment?
• Complete all required data entry work in the clinical management software system?
• Prepare instruments and equipment for sterilization or disposes of instruments and equipment in adherence with the Infection Control/Hazard Control Policy.

To Apply For This Vacancy

This position is a current Civil Service Extra Help vacancy at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Extra Help position postings close 24-hours after original posting date/time unless otherwise noted. These are temporary positions at the University and do not offer benefits. Hours/days of work may vary based on department need.

When applying through the HireTouch system, please be sure to complete all updated 2023 forms that are attached to the job located under your Applicant Profile box (refresh browser if needed).

Applicants must submit an updated and complete SIUE Application, which must include complete employment history, through HireTouch. Your application should reflect a thorough list of relevant skills and experience related to the minimum qualifications listed for this position. If the Civil Service application is incomplete you will not be considered for the position as our office will be unable to evaluate your submission to determine if you possess the required minimum qualifications.

If qualifying by education or to qualify for a required educational prerequisite, you must submit your transcripts, including those for SIUE, at the time of application. Please submit any other licenses or certifications related to the position at the time of application.

Applicants will be subject to a background check and/or drug screening prior to an offer of employment. For more information, please visit the Office of Human Resources website at www.siue.edu/human-resources or call 618-650-2190.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

• 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.