Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) – Office-Based Anesthesia

AAC Midwest•Rockford, IL

About The Position

We are seeking a Travel Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - Ideally based in Rockford, IL - to join our office-based anesthesia practice , supporting safe, high-quality care in a pediatric-focused outpatient environment. This role partners closely with licensed anesthesia providers and nursing staff to support sedation and anesthesia cases in a compliant, team-based model. This is an excellent opportunity for an RDA with sedation monitoring experience — or an RDA eager to obtain the appropriate Illinois-approved training — to work in a structured, professional OBA setting.

Requirements

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) in the State of Illinois
BLS certification (required)
Completion of an Illinois Board-approved sedation/anesthesia monitoring course OR willingness to obtain training upon hire
One of the following: ≥1,000 hours of clinical dental assisting experience, or Graduation from a CODA-accredited dental assisting program, or Current DANB CDA credential

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in: Sedation or anesthesia cases
Pediatric or surgical dental settings
Office-based anesthesia or outpatient procedural environments
Strong attention to detail and comfort in fast-paced clinical workflows

Responsibilities

Monitor and document patient vital signs during sedation and anesthesia procedures
Operate anesthesia monitoring equipment (pulse oximetry, BP monitoring, EKG, oxygen, suction)
Assist with patient positioning, airway support, and recovery under provider direction
Maintain accurate anesthesia records and documentation
Support emergency protocols and patient safety procedures
Partner with anesthesia providers, RNs, and clinical staff to ensure smooth case flow
Remain with patients through recovery until cleared for discharge per provider guidance