Dental Assistant - PRN

About the role

The Dental Assistant (DA) at Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers, LLC plays a crucial role in the preparation and execution of dental surgical cases. They assist in the nursing care of patients, prepare for surgical procedures, and ensure the cleanliness and readiness of operating rooms.

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 that 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.
• 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.
• Follows the surgery center's manufacturer's, and CDC guidelines for decontamination and sterilization.
• Takes x-rays; Clean and check x-ray equipment; Mixes cement and other materials as required; Handles suction hand-pieces and air/water syringes.
• Assure delivery of all specimens to the RN Circulator in the room; Stocks and cleans rooms between cases and at the end of schedule; Assists with turnover of the OR.
• Assists as directed in the delivery of emergency care.
• Front Desk duties will be part of this position as well 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;
• 30-40 hours a week (full time).

Benefits

Work with a passionate, dedicated, and talented team in a growing organization committed to doing good
401k plan, including company match
PTO (paid time off)

Blue Cloud is an equal opportunity employer.