Registered Dental Assistant - Full Time

Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers (trading as Blue Cloud); Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

PTO

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401K

Job summary

Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers, LLC is seeking a Registered Dental Assistant to support pediatric and special needs patients. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and compassionate patient care in a surgical setting.

The RDA will scrub for procedures, prepare rooms, manage supplies, take x-rays, and assist with patient transfer while adhering to CDC guidelines and facility policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited dental assistant program.
• One year of RDA experience preferred.
• Current BLS certificate.
• State license to practice as a Registered Dental Assistant.
• Background and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist and anesthesia provider with instruments, sutures, and supplies.
• Prepare for dental surgical cases by organizing supplies and equipment.
• Maintain inventory and restock rooms between cases.
• Take and check x-rays; clean and sterilize equipment.
• Support patient transfer and front desk duties as needed.
• Ensure safety and quality per procedures and CDC guidelines.

Skills

RDA experience

Sterilization procedures

Patient care

Dental instrument handling

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Accredited Dental Assistant Program

Tools

X-ray equipment

Sterilization equipment

Job description

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

$24-29/hr

Benefits We offer a competitive salary along with medical, vision and dental insurance, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts, PTO (paid time off), short and long term disability and 401K.

About the Organization Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers (Blue Cloud) is a healthcare services organization focused on providing ambulatory surgery centers (ASC's) to dental practitioners for the delivery of comprehensive dental services under general anesthesia. These services are provided mainly to underserved pediatric and special needs patients. Visit us at www.bluecloudpsc.com.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.