Pediatric RDA - Full-Time Surgical Dental Assistant

Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers (trading as Blue Cloud); Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA/FSA

401(k) match

Paid time off

No weekends

Disability coverage

Job summary

Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers in Nashville, TN is hiring a Registered Dental Assistant (FT) to join our pediatric and special needs patient care team. The RDA will scrub for surgical procedures, prepare for cases, and support the dentist and RN Circulator.

Experience in pediatrics, completion of accredited program, and valid state RDA license plus BLS are required. Front desk responsibilities may also be part of the role.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist and anticipate needs of the dentist and anesthesia provider with instruments, sutures, sponges and supplies per technique, procedure and special requirements.
• Prepare for dental surgical cases by gathering supplies and equipment; ensuring all necessary supplies and equipment are available; maintaining inventory and stock room.
• Scrub for surgical procedures and maintain rooms.
• Know and understand dentist preferences.
• Provide care based on pediatric/adolescent development and needs, safety and education.
• Take and manage X-ray procedures and maintain X-ray equipment.
• Stock and clean rooms between cases and at schedule end; assist with turnover of the OR.
• Assist as directed in emergency care and front desk duties as Patient Service Coordinator.

Skills

Patient care

Surgical assistance

Dental instrument handling

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited Dental Assistant Program

Registered Dental Assistant license

High school diploma

Tools

X-ray equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers in Nashville, TN is hiring a Registered Dental Assistant (FT) to join our pediatric and special needs patient care team. The RDA will scrub for surgical procedures, prepare for cases, and support the dentist and RN Circulator.

Experience in pediatrics, completion of accredited program, and valid state RDA license plus BLS are required. Front desk responsibilities may also be part of the role.