Registered Dental Assistant: PRN

Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers, LLC; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Registered Dental Assistant to join their team. This role involves assisting in surgical procedures, providing exceptional care to pediatric and special needs patients, and ensuring the surgical environment is safe and well-prepared. With a focus on teamwork and patient satisfaction, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality health care. Enjoy a supportive work environment with no on-call duties, weekends, or holidays, making it an ideal position for those who value work-life balance and a fulfilling career in health care.

Benefits

401K

No on-call

No holidays

No weekends

Qualifications

• Must have a valid state license as a registered dental assistant.
• One year of RDA experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists with surgical procedures and patient care.
• Prepare and maintain surgical rooms and equipment.
• Handle front desk duties and patient coordination.

Skills

Patient Care

Surgical Assistance

X-ray Techniques

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Accredited Dental Assistant Program

Current BLS Certificate

Tools

Surgical Instruments

X-ray Equipment

Job description

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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).

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REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT

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.

Preferred

• Bi-lingual Spanish.

Benefits

• We offer 401K;
• 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care