Dental Anesthesia Assistant, PT, Pediatrics

AAC Pacific Northwest•Yakima, WA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Anesthesia Assistant at AAC-PNW collaborates closely with our anesthesia practitioners to deliver top-tier care in various clinical settings. This role involves assisting with patient care before, during, and after anesthesia, managing equipment logistics, and maintaining strong relationships with dental offices. The assistant ensures smooth operational processes and compliance with regulatory standards at clinic sites.

Requirements

Previous experience working as a dental anesthesia assistant, EMT, or CMA
Currently Dental Anesthesia Assistant Certified (DAANCE) or willing to become certified within one year of employment.
IV certification prior to the first day working independently in the field.
BLS/PALS certification through the AHA, or other hands-on courses, prior to the first day working independently in the field.
ACLS certification through the AHA, or other hands-on courses, or willing to achieve certification within the first 30 days of employment.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Excellent communication skills for interacting with medical staff and operations teams.
Understanding of clinical care processes and equipment handling.
Ability to comply with quality standards and state regulations.
Ability to stay calm in an emergency.
Self-motivated and able to multitask while maintaining a safe work environment.
Able to lift 60 pounds and stand for long periods.
Willing to drive up to 90 miles (mileage reimbursement provided).
Ability to thoroughly explain and understand the general anesthesia process and communicate it effectively to parents or guardians.

Responsibilities

Assist anesthesia practitioners with pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative clinical care tasks to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Provide parents with detailed post-anesthesia instructions and precautions.
Monitor children in recovery for post-anesthetic complications and evaluate their recovery status before escorting them to their car.
Transport anesthesia equipment to and from scheduled clinic sites as needed.
Efficiently set up and break down equipment to support clinic operations.
Monitor supplies within anesthesia teams and manage emergency drug stock at clinic sites.
Complete inventory sheets for assigned teams and clinics and submit inventory requests to the Lead Dental Anesthesia Assistant (Lead DAA).
Work closely with the Lead DAA and supply chain team to ensure all equipment is functioning properly and that doctors have the necessary supplies for safe anesthesia procedures.
Complete facility checklists for both new and existing clinics as necessary.
Address follow-up items to resolve issues promptly and efficiently.
Serve as a site champion to handle day-to-day operational issues, ensuring quality compliance and adherence to state regulations. This includes proper communication with both AAC-PNW and office staff.
Communicate and report directly to the Lead DAA for guidance and coordination.