Dental Assistant II - Adams County (4528)

Salary: $17.85 - $19.64 Hourly
Location : Quincy, IL
Job Type: Civil Service
Job Number: 2401646
Department: Family and Community Medicine/Adams County-SMS
Division: N/A
Opening Date: 01/12/2026
Closing Date: 6/1/2026 2:00 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Non-Represented
Shift: Days
ExemptorNon_Exempt: Non-Exempt
SMS/SWS#: SMS.CS.N12246.000


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Description
This position works as part of a team with the Dentist, dental hygienist and front office staff to make the dental site efficient. The position will receive and prepare patients for dental treatments and provided assistance to the Dentist in rendering dental services.


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Examples of Duties

Patient Care 51%

1. Handle instruments and other materials to dentist during procedures
2. Follow OSHA guidelines and patient confidentiality practices
3. Work as part of a team with dentist, students, hygienist and front office
4. Take patient x-rays of teeth
5. Use suction and swabs to keep patient mouths clear and dry during procedures
6. Apply topical anesthetic to patient mouths
7. Organize and prepare instruments for dental appointments
8. Sterilize dental instruments and equipment for each patient
9. Obtain and record accurate dental record information and updating medical history
10. Dental charting
11. Advise patients on oral health
12. Assist dental hygienist
13. Take impressions of mouths and pour models.
14. Complete lab slips and communicate with the labs.
15. Make temporary crowns.

Indirect Patient Care 49%

1. Scheduling dental patient appointments
2. Collect and record dental patient payments
3. Triage patient dental care needs
4. Complete inventory and order dental supplies and work orders

Qualifications
Credentials to be Verified by Placement Officer
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Any one of the following categories below:

1. Six (6 months) of work experience in dental assisting comparable to that performed at the Dental Assistant I level of this series.
2. Graduation from an accredited Dental Assisting School.
3. Current Certification as a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) by the Dental Assisting National Board, if required by the employing institution.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA's)

1. Knowledge and techniques needed in dental procedures and medicine pertaining to dental assistance (e.g., knowledge of four-handed dentistry).
2. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
3. Knowledge of computers to input data, access information, and/or create materials and documents using a variety of clinical software applications.
4. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
5. Ability to perform functions of administrative and clerical procedures managing files and records, designing forms, and managing inventory.
6. Skill in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
7. Skill in interpersonal verbal and written communication.
8. Ability to build rapport with patients.
9. Ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
10. Ability to remain continuously on task for several hours while sitting, standing, or moving.
11. Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, confidentiality, and respect when speaking with patients, peers, faculty, and staff.
12. Ability to help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental procedures; communicates appropriately and positively to guide and re-assure patients.

Condition of Employment

Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, an out-of-state resident who is hired into this position must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of their start date.
Supplemental Information
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Pre-employment background screenings required.
Paid time off: Includes 12 paid holidays per year. Accrual rates vary based on employment type and years of service

Paid sick time: Use for personal illness, doctor visits, or if your immediate family members fall ill

Health, Dental, and Life insurance

Optional life insurance: Your spouse and dependents can enroll in State term life and university-sponsored term life insurance.

Prescription: Plan participants enrolled in any state health plan have prescription drug benefits included in the coverage.

Long-term Disability Insurance

Flexible spending accounts: Optional, IRS tax-favored program that enables you to stretch medical expenses and dependent care dollars

Voluntary retirement accounts: Optional plans include the State of Illinois Deferred Compensation Plan (457) and Tax Deferred Annuity (403b).

Tuition Waiver/Tuition Reimbursement: Continue your graduate or undergraduate education with the help of tuition waivers or tuition reimbursement

Leaves of absence: Includes FMLA and Extended Sick Leave Benefits for qualified employees

Employee Assistance Program: Access free and confidential support, including counseling services, and information during difficult times

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