School of Dental Medicine - Dental Assistant (DA-I) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville – Alton, Illinois

Positio Title: School of Dental Medicine - Dental Assistant (DA-I)

Location: Alton, IL
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School of Dental Medicine - Dental Assistant I

Step into a role where your newfound skills will help shape the next generation of dental professionals while assisting and supporting patient care. As a Dental Assistant I, you'll be a key player in a vibrant teaching clinic, working closely with students, residents, and faculty to create a smooth, safe, and welcoming experience for every student and patient.

What You'll Do

Dispensing & Inventory Management

• Maintain an adequate inventory of supplies, instruments, and equipment in the Dispensing area.
• Prepare procedure tray set-ups for each clinical session.
• Assemble, check out, and check in individual treatment trays for every patient.

Sterilization & Infection Control

• Clean and sterilize all instruments, supplies, and equipment required for patient treatment.
• Operate autoclaves and perform routine spore testing, maintaining performance records for technical services.
• Properly destroy and dispose of needles and anesthetic carpules in accordance with safety protocols.

Operatory & Equipment Oversight

• Inspect operatories daily for unreturned instruments, materials, and equipment.
• Stock operatories with necessary disposable supplies.
• Maintain a clean linen inventory to support smooth clinic flow.

Student & Clinical Support

• Assist students in selecting the proper materials and equipment needed for each clinical session.
• Maintain records of equipment loaned to faculty and students.
• Annually assist in preparation for mock and regional board examinations.

Why You'll Love This Role

• You'll play a vital part in ensuring the clinic runs efficiently and safely every day.
• Your organizational strengths will directly support student learning and patient care.
• You'll join a collaborative, mission-driven team where your contributions truly matter.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of dental terminology, instruments and treatment procedures.
• Requires knowledge of inventory control and sterilization.
• Must have good verbal communication skills.

Supplemental Information

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Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, candidates must be a current Illinois resident.

Classification: State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number: 0197 - SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at: https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .

Veterans: Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit, please refer to the Guide for Veteran Document Verification.

Pre-Employment Screening: All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and, where applicable, other background checks such as a drug screen, verification of employment and education or licensure/certification, reference checks, and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.

Work Authorization Information: SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.

Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at 618-650-2190 or via email at: careerinfo@siue.edu

EEO Statement

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.

We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, please email careerinfo@siue.edu .
Opening Date: 03/25/2026

Closing Date: 4/10/2026 11:59 PM Central

Address: 1040 Rendleman Hall
Edwardsville, Illinois, 62026

Website: https://www.siue.edu/