Dental Assistant - Full-Time

Blue Cloud•Pensacola, FL

About The Position

Blue Cloud is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to support its pediatric Ambulatory Surgery Center care team. Blue Cloud specializes in dental restorative and exodontia procedures for pediatric and special needs patients under general anesthesia. The Dental Assistant supports the clinical and surgical team with patient preparation, treatment, and care, performs routine and delegated patient care duties under established policies and protocols, and provides chairside and surgical assistance to dentists. The role also helps ensure efficient surgery center operations by preparing treatment and operating rooms, sterilizing instruments, maintaining equipment and inventory, and working with dentists, nurses, and other clinical staff to promote safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. The position calls for a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to exceptional patient care in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The Dental Assistant should support collaboration, professionalism, and excellence while helping patients and families throughout their surgery center experience. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Expanded Duties (ED) Certificate and ability to perform expanded-duty functions in accordance with state regulations.
Current Dental Radiographer Certification, or ability to obtain certification within a designated period following hire, as permitted by state regulations.
At least one year of Dental Assistant experience.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 90 days of hire.
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
Customer/client focus, teamwork orientation, problem-solving and analysis, communication proficiency, learning orientation, ethical conduct, and stress management/composure.

Nice To Haves

Dental Assistant experience in a surgical or specialty dental setting.

Responsibilities

Assist dentists and anesthesia providers during surgical procedures by anticipating and providing necessary instruments, supplies, sutures, and materials.
Prepare operating and treatment rooms, ensuring equipment, instruments, and supplies are ready for scheduled procedures.
Maintain familiarity with surgical procedures and individual provider preferences to support efficient clinical workflow.
Provide age-appropriate care and support for pediatric and adolescent patients, considering their developmental, psychosocial, and communication needs.
Assist with patient positioning and safe transfers before, during, and after procedures.
Obtain diagnostic dental radiographs and ensure x-ray equipment is properly maintained and operational.
Prepare and mix dental materials, including cements and other products required for treatment.
Operate suction devices, air/water syringes, and other dental assisting equipment during procedures.
Ensure specimens are properly labeled and transferred to the RN Circulator according to established protocols.
Clean, disinfect, sterilize, and maintain instruments, equipment, and treatment areas in compliance with facility policies, manufacturer recommendations, and CDC guidelines.
Monitor inventory, stock clinical supplies, and assist with supply management and ordering.
Clean, restock, and prepare treatment and operating rooms between cases and at the end of each day.
Assist with operating room turnover to support efficient patient flow and scheduling.
Support emergency response efforts as directed by licensed clinical staff.
Perform front office and Patient Service Coordinator duties as assigned, including patient reception, scheduling support, and customer service.