What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Anesthesia Assistant position at Ambulatory Anesthesia Care?
Position Summary : The Dental Anesthesia Assistant at M2 Anesthesia 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.
Key Responsibilities :
Clinical Support :
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.
Equipment Management :
Transport anesthesia equipment to and from scheduled clinic sites as needed.
Efficiently set up and break down equipment to support clinic operations.
Supply Management :
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.
Facility Management :
Complete facility checklists for both new and existing clinics as necessary.
Address follow-up items to resolve issues promptly and efficiently.
Operational Support :
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 M2 and office staff.
Communicate and report directly to the Lead DAA for guidance and coordination.
Qualifications :
Previous experience working as a dental anesthesia assistant
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.
M2 will cover the costs for BLS, PALS, ACLS, and DAANCE coursework.
Benefits : M2 Anesthesia offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match.
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