Dental Assistant - PRN

Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers; Murrells Inlet (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Short and long-term disability coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers in Murrells Inlet is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant dedicated to pediatric and special needs patients. Responsibilities include assisting the dentist, preparing for surgeries, and maintaining equipment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, an accredited dental assistant certification, and at least one year of experience.

The role comes with benefits including competitive salary, medical, vision, and dental insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Must be a High School Graduate or have an equivalent qualification.
• Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program required.
• Current state license to practice as a registered dental assistant necessary.
• Minimum one year of experience as a registered dental assistant.
• Current BLS certification is needed.
• Background and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Assist and anticipate needs of the dentist and anesthesia provider.
• Prepare for dental surgical cases by ensuring necessary supplies.
• Decontaminate and maintain all equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• Provide care based on the age-related needs of pediatric patients.
• Assist with patient transfers and responds to emergency care needs.

Skills

Patient care

Procedure preparation

X-ray handling

Front Desk operations

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Completion of an Accredited Dental Assistant Program

Current state license

Tools

Dental instruments

X-ray equipment

Job description

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

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, vision and dental insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Short and long‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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.