Dental Assistant

Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401K

PTO

Short and long term disability

Job summary

Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant to support pediatric and special needs patients during surgical procedures. The role involves scrubbing for surgeries, instrument preparation, sterility, and assisting with patient transfers.

The ideal candidate has an accredited RDA program completion, an active state RDA license, and a current BLS certificate. Prior experience and a patient-focused approach are essential in this fast-paced ambulatory setting.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist and anesthesia provider with instruments, sutures, and supplies.
• Prepare for dental surgical cases and maintain stock/inventory.
• Decontaminate and maintain all equipment and rooms between cases.
• Take and check x-ray equipment and ensure image quality.
• Follow CDC guidelines for decontamination and sterilization.
• Provide patient care considering pediatric/adolescent developmental needs.

Skills

Pediatric care

Sterilization procedures

X-ray imaging

Patient transfer

Communication with patients

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited Dental Assistant Program

Current state RDA license

1 year RDA experience

Current BLS certificate

Tools

Dental instruments

X-ray equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

About Us

Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers, LLC is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant with a passion for serving pediatric patients as well as special needs patients (both children and adults).

DENTAL ASSISTANT

About Us

Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers, LLC is seeking a Registered 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.

The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) assists in nursing care and preparation of surgical patients by performance of routine and delegated duties per standards and policies. The RDA scrubs for surgical procedures; cleans instruments and rooms; monitors inventory and stocks OR rooms. Works closely with the dentists in the provision of excellent patient care.

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 We offer a competitive salary along with medical, vision and dental insurance, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts, PTO (paid time off), short and long term disability and 401K.

About the Organization

Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers (Blue Cloud) is a healthcare services organization focused on providing ambulatory surgery centers (ASC's) to dental practitioners for the delivery of comprehensive dental services under general anesthesia. These services are provided mainly to underserved pediatric and special needs patients. Visit us at www.bluecloudpsc.com.

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.