Registered Dental Assistant - FT

Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Health, Dental, Vision coverage

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers in Orlando is seeking a passionate Registered Dental Assistant to support pediatric and special needs patients. This full-time role involves assisting with surgical procedures, ensuring equipment readiness, and providing exceptional patient care.

The ideal candidate should be a high school graduate with an accredited dental assistant program, a current state license, and at least one year of experience. Benefits include health coverage, a 401(k) with company match, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 1 year of RDA experience required.
• Current BLS certificate is necessary.
• Background and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Assist and anticipate dentist's and anesthesia provider's needs.
• Prepare for dental surgical cases.
• Decontaminate and maintain all equipment and instruments.
• Provide age-appropriate care to pediatric and adolescent patients.
• Perform front desk duties and act as Patient Service Coordinator.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Instrument handling

Teamwork

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Completion of an Accredited Dental Assistant Program

Current state license to practice as a registered dental assistant

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

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).

REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT - Full Time

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 performing routine and delegated duties per standards and policies. The RDA scrubs for surgical procedures, cleans instruments and rooms, monitors inventory and stocks OR rooms, and works closely with the dentists in the provision of excellent patient care.

Essential Functions

• Assist and anticipate the 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.
• Be 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.
• Decontaminate and maintain all equipment, instruments, supplies and clean surgical rooms between cases and at the end of the schedule as directed by procedure and the RN assigned to the room.
• Follow the surgery center's manufacturer's, and CDC guidelines for decontamination and sterilization.
• Takes x‑rays.
• Clean and check x‑ray equipment.
• Mix cement and other materials as required.
• Handle suction hand‑pieces and air/water syringes.
• Ensure delivery of all specimens to the RN Circulator in the room.
• Stock and clean rooms between cases and at the end of the schedule.
• Assist with turnover of the OR.
• Assist 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

• Work with a passionate, dedicated, and talented team in a growing organization committed to doing good.
• 401(k) plan, including company match.
• Health, Dental, Vision coverage.
• PTO.

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.