Dental Assistant - PRN

Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers (trading as Blue Cloud); Murrells Inlet (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

PTO (paid time off)

Disability (short/long-term)

401K

Job summary

Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers, LLC is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant to support pediatric patients and those with special needs. The role involves scrubbing for surgeries, instrument prep, and assisting dentists and anesthesia.

The candidate will uphold CDC guidelines, manage room sterilization, take X-rays, and handle front desk duties as Patient Service Coordinator. A relevant program and license plus BLS are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Completion of an Accredited Dental Assistant Program is required.
• Current state license to practice as a Registered Dental Assistant.
• One year of RDA experience preferred.
• Current BLS Certification required.
• Background and Drug Screening required.

Responsibilities

• Assist and anticipate needs of the dentist and anesthesia provider for instruments and supplies.
• Prepare for dental surgical cases by gathering supplies and maintaining stock.
• Scrub for surgical procedures and maintain room cleanliness.
• Decontaminate and sterilize equipment per CDC guidelines.
• Take and check X-ray equipment and operate radiographic procedures.
• Move patients safely from bed to gurney.
• Assist with turnover of the OR and readiness between cases.
• Perform Front Desk duties and act as Patient Service Coordinator.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Accredited Dental Assistant Program

Current state license as Registered Dental Assistant

Current BLS Certificate

Job description

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

• Competitive salary


• Medical insurance


• Vision insurance


• Dental insurance


• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts


• PTO (paid time off)


• Short and long term disability


• 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.

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