Registered Dental Assistant-PRN

Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers seeks a Registered Dental Assistant to support pediatric and special needs patients in a fast-paced ASC setting. The role combines clinical duties with front desk tasks, requiring compassion, accuracy, and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities include assisting dentists and anesthesia providers, sterilizing rooms, taking x-rays, and ensuring supplies are ready for cases. A valid RDA license and BLS are required, with state-required screenings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an Accredited Dental Assistant Program.
• Current state license to practice as a registered dental assistant.
• One year of RDA experience is preferred (implied by role).
• Current BLS Certificate.
• Background and Drug Screening Required.

Responsibilities

• Assist and anticipate needs of the dentist and anesthesia provider as it relates to instruments, sutures and supplies per technique, procedure and special requirements.
• Prepare for dental surgical cases by selecting supplies and equipment and maintaining stock and room readiness.
• Provide care based on the age-related needs of pediatric and adolescent patients and developmental considerations.
• Take and check x-rays; know and use x-ray equipment.
• Sterilize and decontaminate equipment and rooms between cases and at schedule end.
• Support front desk duties and patient service coordination as part of the role.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited Dental Assistant Program

Registered Dental Assistant license

BLS Certification

Tools

X-ray equipment handling

Job description

Registered Dental Assistant

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.

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

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.

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.