Ambulatory Anesthesia Care (PNW) · 3 months ago
Dental Anesthesia Assistant
Salem, Oregon, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelAAC-PNW specializes in providing in-office general anesthesia for pediatric dental patients, while ensuring an excellent quality of life for our team members. The Dental Anesthesia Assistant collaborates closely with anesthesia practitioners to deliver top-tier care, assists with patient care, manages equipment logistics, and maintains relationships with dental offices.
Hospital & Health Care
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
Qualification
Required
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/ACLS certification through the AHA, or other hands-on courses, prior to the first day working independently in the field*
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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision benefits
Vacation
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance
401(k) with company match
Company
Ambulatory Anesthesia Care (PNW)
Ambulatory Anesthesia Care is dedicated to providing a safe anesthetic experience to each and every patient.
Founded in 2009
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase