Pediatric Dental Assistant - Part-Time, Team Focus

Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with company match

Medical, vision and dental insurance

Flexible Spending Account and Health-S

PTO

Job summary

Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant to support dental procedures for pediatric and special needs patients under general anesthesia. You will scrub for surgeries, prepare instruments, assist the dentist and anesthesia provider, and help with patient services at the front desk.

The role requires a completed accredited DA program, a valid RDA license, current BLS, and at least one year of RDA experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma 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 and anticipate needs of the dentist and anesthesia provider with instruments, sutures, and supplies.
• Prepare for dental surgical cases by picking supplies and equipment and maintaining stock.
• Scrub for procedures and sterilize equipment per guidelines.
• Provide pediatric patient care considering developmental needs and safety.
• Transfer patients from bed to gurney and assist in OR turnover.
• Take and maintain x-ray equipment and perform basic imaging as needed.
• Front desk duties and patient service coordination.

Skills

RDA experience

BLS certification

Patient care

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited Dental Assistant Program

Registered Dental Assistant license

Job description

Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant to support dental procedures for pediatric and special needs patients under general anesthesia. You will scrub for surgeries, prepare instruments, assist the dentist and anesthesia provider, and help with patient services at the front desk.

The role requires a completed accredited DA program, a valid RDA license, current BLS, and at least one year of RDA experience.