Dental Assistant - Full Time

Dental Assistant

Blue Cloud is the largest pediatric Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) company in the country, specializing in dental restorative and exodontia surgery for pediatric and special needs patients delivered under general anesthesia. We are a mission-driven company with an emphasis on providing safe, quality, and accessible care, at reduced costs to families and payors. Our ASC based model provides an excellent working environment with a close-knit clinical team of Dentists, Anesthesiologists, Registered Nurses, Registered Dental Assistants and more. We'd love to discuss these opportunities in greater detail, and how Blue Cloud can become your new home! Our vision is to be the leader in safety and quality for pediatric dental patients treated in a surgery center environment. We cheerfully work hard, we are individually empathetic, and we keep our commitments.

Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers, LLC is seeking a 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 Dental Assistant (DA) assists in nursing care and preparation of surgical patients by performance of routine and delegated duties per standards and policies. The DA 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:

Work with a passionate, dedicated, and talented team in a growing organization committed to doing good 401k plan, including company match Medical, vision and dental insurance, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts, short- and long-term disability PTO (paid time off)

Blue Cloud Pediatric Surgery Centers LLC