Dental Assistant - Part Time

Blue Cloud is the largest pediatric Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) company in the country, specializing in dental restorative and exodontia surgery for pediatric and special needs patients delivered under general anesthesia. We are a mission-driven company with an emphasis on providing safe, quality, and accessible care at reduced costs to families and payors. Our ASC-based model provides an excellent working environment with a close-knit clinical team of Dentists, Anesthesiologists, Registered Nurses, Registered Dental Assistants, and more.

Our Vision & Values

At Blue Cloud, it’s our vision to be the leader in safety and quality for pediatric dental patients treated in a surgery center environment. Our core values drive the decisions of our talented team every day and serve as a guiding direction toward that vision:

• We cheerfully work hard
• We are individually empathetic
• We keep our commitments

About You

You have an exceptional work ethic, positive attitude, and strong commitment to providing excellent care to our patients. You enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and desire to contribute to a strong culture where the entire team works together for the good of each patient. We seek a Dental Assistant with a passion for serving pediatric and special needs patients (both children and adults).

Responsibilities

• Assist and anticipate needs of the dentist and anesthesia provider as it relates to instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies per technique, procedure, and special requirements.
• Prepare for dental surgical cases by:
  • Picking supplies and equipment for the procedure
  • Ensuring that all necessary supplies and equipment are available
  • Maintaining inventory and stock room
• Familiar with procedures performed and understand dentist preferences.
• Provide care based on the age-related needs of the pediatric and adolescent patient, with consideration of their developmental/psychosocial needs, environmental safety, educational needs, communication style, and level of understanding.
• Assist with patient transfer from bed to gurney.
• Decontaminate and maintain all equipment, instruments, supplies, and clean surgical rooms between cases and at the end of the schedule as directed by procedure and the RN assigned to the room.
• Follow the surgery center's, manufacturer's, and CDC guidelines for decontamination and sterilization.
• Take x-rays and clean/check x-ray equipment.
• Mix cement and other materials as required.
• Handle suction hand-pieces and air/water syringes.
• Assure delivery of all specimens to the RN Circulator in the room.
• Stock and clean rooms between cases and at the end of the schedule.
• Assist with turnover of the OR.
• Assist as directed in the delivery of emergency care.
• Perform front desk duties as a Patient Service Coordinator.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• Completion of an Accredited Dental Assistant Program
• Current state license to practice as a registered dental assistant
• One year of RDA experience
• Current BLS Certificate
• Background and Drug Screening Required

Schedule

30-40 hours a week (part-time)

Benefits

• Work with a passionate, dedicated, and talented team in a growing organization committed to doing good
• 401k plan, including company match
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)