Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) 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 -  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