Part-Time Dental Anesthesia Assistant

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care is seeking a Dental Anesthesia Assistant to support pediatric dental anesthesia care in clinical settings. You will assist anesthesia practitioners with pre-, intra-, and post-operative patient care, monitor recovery, and provide parental guidance.

Responsibilities include managing equipment logistics, transporting and setting up anesthesia equipment, ensuring regulatory compliance, and communicating with medical staff and families to maintain smooth clinic

Qualifications

• Experience as a dental anesthesia assistant, EMT, or CMA.
• Certification as a Dental Anesthesia Assistant (DAANCE) or willingness to obtain it within a year.
• IV, BLS/PALS, and ACLS certifications (ACLS within 30 days of employment).
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills, with the ability to lift 60 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Willingness to drive up to 90 miles; some Saturday shifts may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting anesthesia practitioners with pre-, intra-, and post-operative patient care, including monitoring recovery and providing parental instructions.
• Managing equipment logistics, transporting and setting up anesthesia equipment, and maintaining inventory and supplies.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards through facility checks and addressing operational issues as a site champion.
• Communicating effectively with medical staff and parents, and supporting smooth clinic operations.

Skills

Anesthesia assistance

Pre-/post-operative care

Communication

Multitasking

Education

DAANCE/Certification needed

Tools

IV

BLS/PALS

ACLS

Job description

We are seeking a Dental Anesthesia Assistant to support pediatric dental anesthesia care in clinical settings.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Assisting anesthesia practitioners with pre-, intra-, and post-operative patient care, including monitoring recovery and providing parental instructions.


• Managing equipment logistics, transporting and setting up anesthesia equipment, and maintaining inventory and supplies.


• Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards through facility checks and addressing operational issues as a site champion.


• Communicating effectively with medical staff and parents, and supporting smooth clinic operations.

Qualifications Include

• Experience as a dental anesthesia assistant, EMT, or CMA.


• Certification as a Dental Anesthesia Assistant (DAANCE) or willingness to obtain it within a year.


• IV, BLS/PALS, and ACLS certifications (ACLS within 30 days of employment).


• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills, with the ability to lift 60 pounds and stand for extended periods.


• Willingness to drive up to 90 miles; some Saturday shifts may be required.

This role reports to the Lead Dental Anesthesia Assistant and offers a competitive salary with benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.