Registered Dental Assistant - FT

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

• On-site
• All Job Titles
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: REGIS002271

Description

NOW HIRING

REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT - FT

ABOUT US

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

• Health insurance, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts, disability coverage and additional voluntary plans
• 401k plan, including company match
• Paid Time Off
• No on call, no holidays, no weekends

Blue Cloud is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

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