Rural Health Inc. Announces Open Employment Positions

WMOK – Metropolis, IL – Rural Health, Inc. is currently accepting applications for multiple open positions across its regional healthcare network. The healthcare organization, which operates five facilities throughout southern Illinois, is seeking qualified individuals to fill vacancies and prepare for its Metropolis expansion.

Current employment opportunities within the organization include:

• Dental Assistant

  • Job Overview

    • Role: Full-Time Dental Assistant

    • Compensation: $17.00 – $18.00 per hour

    • Location: In-person in Goreville, IL

    Key Responsibilities

    • Chairside Assistance: Support dentists during general dentistry procedures, manage instruments, handle suctioning, and maintain a clear operative field.

    • Patient Care & Safety: Take dental X-rays using proper safety/aseptic techniques and educate patients on post-treatment care.

    • Clinic Operations: Sterilize tools and materials according to infection control protocols, maintain a clean environment, and update medical histories and treatment notes in EMR systems (HIPAA compliant).

    Requirements & Qualifications

    • Experience: Previous experience working in a dental clinic setting is highly preferred.

    • Technical Skills: Familiarity with four-handed dentistry, medical imaging, vital signs measurement, and dental terminology/anatomy.

    • Compliance: Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and strict infection control protocols.

    • Soft Skills: Strong communication skills to collaborate with dental hygienists, receptionists, specialists, and patients.

    Key Benefits

    • On-the-job and paid training

    • Health, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance

    • Retirement plan and 403(b)

    • Health savings account (HSA)

    • Paid time off and paid sick time

    • Uniform allowance

Applicants can view specific job descriptions, local site placement details, and initial qualifications by accessing the organization’s corporate profile page on Indeed at www.indeed.com/cmp/Rural-Health,-Inc.-1/jobs.

To apply, candidates may download the official employment application directly from the Rural Health, Inc. website. Completed and signed applications can be submitted via mail to the following administrative address:

Rural Health, Inc.

Attn: Human Resources

513 N. Main Street

Anna, IL 62906

Alternatively, applicants may submit their paperwork in person by dropping off the completed application at any of the five regional Rural Health, Inc. clinic locations situated in Anna, Dongola, Goreville, Metropolis, and Vienna.