Dental Assistant

Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers, LLC; Bedford (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric dental care is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join their passionate team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, providing essential support during dental procedures for pediatric and special needs patients. You will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and comfort of patients, while collaborating closely with a talented team of healthcare professionals. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality care and fostering a supportive workplace culture. If you have a strong work ethic and a passion for helping others, this position could be your perfect fit.

Benefits

401k plan with company match

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Short- and long-term disability

Paid time off (PTO)

Qualifications

• High school diploma and completion of an accredited dental assistant program required.
• Must have current state license and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and anesthesia providers with procedures and patient care.
• Prepare and maintain surgical equipment and supplies for dental cases.
• Ensure compliance with safety and sterilization guidelines.

Skills

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Completion of an Accredited Dental Assistant Program

Tools

X-ray Equipment

Dental Instruments

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About Us
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.

NOW HIRING
DENTAL ASSISTANT

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. We'd love to discuss these opportunities in greater detail, and how Blue Cloud can become your new home!

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 you desire to contribute to a strong culture where the entire team works together for the good of each patient. Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers, LLC 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 have an exceptional work ethic, positive attitude and strong commitment to providing excellent health care to our patients.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• 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.
• Decontaminates and maintains 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.
• Assures 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.

Position 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.
• Medical, vision and dental insurance, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts, short- and long-term disability.
• PTO (paid time off).

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. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care