Registered Dental Assistant Office-Based Anesthesia

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) – Office-Based Anesthesia About the Role We are seeking a Travel Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - Ideally based in Rockford, IL with the ability to travel up to an hour radius - 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. Key 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 Required Qualifications 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 Preferred Experience 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 What We Offer Competitive compensation Predictable schedules in an office-based setting Collaborative care model with anesthesia and nursing support Training support for qualified candidates A safety-first, patient-centered culture