Aana Slats

Dental Assistant

YKHC

Bethel, AK

02.2020 - 03.2022

Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records during village trips.
Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
Handled emergencies effectively, ensuring patient safety.
Handled patient inquiries with professionalism.
Set up tray systems for dental procedures.
Provided chairside assistance during various treatments.
Took and developed dental X-rays as needed.