Positio Title: Dental Assistant III - Supply, Lab and Diagnostic Areas - (CS26-214)

Location: Alton, IL
Apply Before: 00960
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Description: Description

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 III - Supply, Lab and Diagnostic Areas - (CS26-214). 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.

The SIU School of Dental Medicine is the only dental school in Illinois that is outside the Chicago metropolitan area, and within a 200-mile radius of St. Louis. The convenient location offers a small-town feel with big-city access. The safe, quiet campus environment in Alton is just a short drive to St. Louis, where students can enjoy major sporting events, arts, entertainment, dining and shopping.

What You Will Do

• Assist the Dental Unit Coordinator (Supply/Diagnostics) with daily supply operations, including processing internal and external orders, handling vendor payments, managing denture tooth requests, and dispensing supplies and equipment.
• Place orders using a University-issued P-Card and maintain accurate supply and equipment inventory.
• Stock and monitor First Aid kits and PPE areas, manage shipping and receiving of packages, maintain gold inventory, and inspect sharps containers as needed.
• Provide coverage and support for diagnostic and clinical areas, including Radiology, Oral Surgery, Laboratory, and other clinic functions as needed.
• Perform radiology support duties when assigned, including exposing and developing radiographs, applying billing codes, processing film, and maintaining equipment and operatories.
• Support patient care and clinic operations by scheduling appointments, handling calls, processing Medicaid requests, monitoring referrals, and maintaining accurate patient records and materials.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

• Two (2) 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Certification
• Experience in working with axiUm (Clinical Management System)

This person must have experience in all phases of general dentistry and be able to assist students/residents in the performance of them. This person needs to possess the ability to organize and perform multiple tasks independently, understand and manage the entire process of dental lab casework for all SDM clinics (including its faculty practice). These skills will include; case assignment, turn-around times, delivery methods, and monitoring monetary limits of each laboratory contract. This person must demonstrate the ability to work with faculty, residents, fellows, students, co-workers/staff, and patients of the SDM and be capable of effectively handling patients under stress. This person must have excellent computer skills in order to work with the clinical management system, complete transactions, complete transactions, enter information into the electronic health record, order and maintain lab and supply inventories, communicate and use spreadsheets. This person must be efficient and aseptic when exposing and developing radiographs according to all SDM protocols. This person must be flexible and adaptable to multiple work environments and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills in order to positively resolve conflicts with laboratories. A high degree of manual dexterity (both fine and gross manipulation) is required for this role.

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: 0198 - 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: External candidates receiving a job offer must undergo pre-employment screening, including a criminal background check. For safety sensitive positions, a drug screen will also be required.

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 .

Benefits: SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees (50% or more receive benefits accrued at the percentage of appointment) including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance;
• University tuition waivers (full-time employees receive 100% waiver of tuition)
• Life insurance;
• SURS retirement plan;
• Supplemental retirement savings plans;
• Paid vacation and sick leave accrual;
• Generous holiday schedule/paid holidays;
• WorkLife programs;
• Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness);
• Employee discounts (local and national retailers);
• Flexible Spending Account Program;

For more about our benefits and employee services, visit: https://www.siue.edu/human-resources/benefits
Opening Date: 03/24/2026

Closing Date: 4/7/2026 12:00 AM Central

Address: 1040 Rendleman Hall
Edwardsville, Illinois, 62026

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