Dental Assistant - Part Time

About the role

Blue Cloud is seeking a Dental Assistant with a passion for serving pediatric patients as well as special needs patients (both children and adults). The successful candidate will assist in nursing care and preparation of surgical patients, scrub for surgical procedures, clean instruments and rooms, monitor inventory and stock OR rooms, and work closely with dentists to provide excellent patient care.

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.
• Pick supplies and equipment for the procedure; ensure all necessary supplies and equipment are available; maintain inventory and stock room.
• Familiarize with procedures performed; know 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.
• Prepare for dental surgical cases by: picking supplies and equipment for the procedure; ensuring all necessary supplies and equipment are available; maintaining inventory and stock room.
• Assist with patient transfer from bed to gurney.
• Decontaminate and maintain all equipment, instruments, supplies and cleans surgical rooms between cases and at the end of the schedule as directed by procedure and the RN assigned to the room.
• Follow surgery center's manufacturer's and CDC guidelines for decontamination and sterilization.
• Takes x-rays; clean and 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 schedule.
• Aids in the delivery of emergency care.
• Handles front desk duties and acts 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;

Qualifications

• Exceptional work ethic;
• Positive attitude;
• Strong commitment to providing excellent care to our patients;

Skills

• Knowledge of procedures performed;
• Ability to follow dentist preferences;
• Experience with pediatric and special needs patients;

Benefits

• 401k plan, including company match;
• Medical, vision and dental insurance;
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts;
• Short- and long-term disability PTO (paid time off);

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is part-time.