Registered Dental Assistant - Part Time
About the role
Blue Cloud is seeking a part-time Registered Dental Assistant to join our team. We are a mission-driven company specializing in pediatric dental surgery under general anesthesia. The role involves assisting dentists and anesthesia providers, preparing for cases, and maintaining sterile environments.
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 and 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 patient transfers from bed to gurney.
- Decontaminate and maintain all equipment, instruments, supplies, and surgical rooms between cases and at the end of the schedule.
- Follow surgery center 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.
- Absorb all specimens to the RN Circulator in the room.
- Stock and clean rooms between cases and at the end of schedule.
- Assist with the 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
- Background and Drug Screening Required
Benefits
- Work with a passionate, dedicated, and talented team in a growing organization committed to doing good
- 401k plan, including company match
- Paid Time Off
- No on-call, no holidays
Company Information
Blue Cloud is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.