Dental Assistant

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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.

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.

• 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, ensuring necessary supplies and equipment are available, and maintaining inventory and stock room.
• Familiar with procedures performed and know and understand dentist preferences.
• Provide care based on the age-related needs of the pediatric and adolescent patient, with consideration of 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 the RN assigned to the room.
• Follow the surgery center's manufacturer and CDC guidelines for decontamination and sterilization.
• Takes x-rays and clean/check x-ray equipment.
• Mixes cement and other materials as required; handles suction hand-pieces and air/water syringes.
• Assure delivery of all specimens to the RN Circulator in the room.
• Stock and clean rooms between cases and at the end of 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.

• 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.

• 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 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.

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• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care