The SIU School of Dental Medicine (SDM) is accepting applications to fill current and future Dental Hygienist openings at their Alton dental clinics.

PLEASE NOTE: Open Recruitment classifications describe a group of positions that are frequently hired, therefore applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.  If you meet the minimum qualifications, your application materials will be assessed.  Qualified candidates will be eligible to sit for the Civil Service exam and be added to the employment register for current and/or future vacancies within this job title.  Only those candidates already on the employment register may be considered if there is a vacancy.

The Dental Hygienist is primarily responsible for the clinical recall patients at the School’s Dental Clinic.  Duties for the Dental Hygienist may include clinical screening, oral examination, periodontal examination, take and process radiographs, conduct sampling collection, complete select treatments, and advise patients regarding personal oral hygiene. The selected candidate(s) will also maintain hand pieces and other equipment, reporting as required when equipment does not function properly as well as maintain the general appearance of the operatory by cleaning the area before and after each appointment. Additionally, the Dental Hygienist will receive and store supplies and equipment; provide chair side assistance; prepare, clean and disinfect treatment areas; complete sterilization and instrument/equipment preparation; and provide general dental assisting duties as needed.

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned based on the goals and needs of the department.

The hours for these positions are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (37.5 hours weekly) and require no weekend or evening hours. The dental school (including clinics) is closed for major holidays including Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (Thursday and Friday) and the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.  Full-time SIUE employees receive an excellent array of benefits that include:
*Medical, dental and vision insurance; 
*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;
*University tuition waivers (full-time receive 100% waiver of tuition)

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

To Apply for the Vacancy
Illinois Residency Requirement: This position requires current Illinois residency to apply.

When applying through the HireTouch system, please be sure to complete updated 2022 forms that are attached to the job located under your Applicant Profile box (refresh browser if needed). 

Applicants must submit an updated and complete Civil Service Application, which must include complete employment history, through HireTouch.  The application is the last form in the document package.  If you do not possess any employment history, you must indicate this within the employment history section of the application. Your application should reflect a thorough list of relevant skills and experience related to the minimum qualifications listed for this position.  Vague notations such as “assist dentist”, “office work”, or “set-up items” do not allow testing to give an accurate and complete assessment, please detail duties completed while working. While a resume may be submitted with the application, data for each employer must be listed on this application form. (The words "See Resume" may only be used as a substitute in the section entitled "Specific Duties Performed" not for a list of employment history.)  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. Applicants qualifying for veteran’s preference must submit a copy of form DD214 at the time of application. For additional information, please visit: Eligibility Criteria and Point Allocation and Proof of Eligibility.   Please submit any other license/certification 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.  Some positions are represented by a union and may incur union dues.  For more information, please visit the Office of Human Resources website at www.siue.edu/human-resources or call Civil Service Testing at 618-650-2190.

1. Licensure as a Dental Hygienist in the State of Illinois.
2. Current CPR Certification.