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This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13376975\ Positio Title: School of Dental Medicine - Dental Assistant (DA-I)\ \ Location: Alton, IL\ \ \ \ Apply Before: 01234\ \ \ FLSA: Determined by Position\ \ Description: Description\ \ 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\ \ Civil Service Information: Civil Service Application - FAQs\ \ Application Instructions: How to Apply - Step by Step\ \ 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 provid\ \ \ \ Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.\ \

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