Dental Assistant - PRN

About the role

Blue Cloud is a pediatric Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) company focused on dental restorative and exodontia surgery for pediatric and special needs patients. We provide safe, quality, and affordable care and operate in a close-knit team environment.

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, considering developmental/psychosocial needs, environmental safety, educational needs, communication style, and level of understanding.
• Prepare for dental surgical cases by ensuring all necessary supplies and equipment are available; assist with patient transfer from bed to gurney; decontaminate and maintain all equipment, instruments, supplies and 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; take 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; assist with turnover of the OR; assist as directed in the delivery of emergency care.
• Perform front desk duties and act 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

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 you desire to contribute to a strong culture where the entire team works together for the good of each patient.

Skills

• Exceptional work ethic
• Positive attitude
• Strong commitment to providing excellent care
• Fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Teamwork

Benefits

• 401k plan, including company match

Pay

Details TBA

Schedule

PRN (Part-time, Regular, Non-exempt)