Alexus Grieser
Tacoma,WA
Summary
A graduate of the University of Washington currently working in healthcare as a dental assistant with aspirations in becoming a Physician Assistant.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Family Dental Associates
Port Orchard, Washington
10.2021 - Current
- Use sanitation equipment to clean and sterilize instruments used by dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants.
- Clean operatories, restock supplies, and prepare operatories with instruments needed for specific procedures to standard procedures.
- Take patient blood pressures and pulses and notify dentist of any abnormal readings before proceeding with treatment.
- Review previous treatments and health history of patient and communicate changes in treatment with both dentist and patient.
- Use X-Ray equipment to obtain bitewing, periapical, and panoramic X-Ray images for diagnosis and preventative care.
- Take impressions of mandibular and maxillary jaws using alginate material and use them to create models of patients mouth to be sent to referrals and/or labs.
- Make and cement temporary crowns for patients after the dentist has prepped tooth for a permanent crown.
- Place topical anesthetic in patients mouth in preparation for dentist to anesthetize specific nerve blocks.
- Create detailed documentations through DSN software to record patients treatment with procedures and next treatments needed.
- Communicate with receptionists, insurance coordinators, hygienist, and dentists efficiently to provide best care for patient.
Seattle King County Clinic
Seattle King County Clinic
Seattle, Washington
02.2024 - 02.2024
- Assisted dentist in the Restorative department of the clinic by setting up work space, assisting during treatment of patients, and sterilizing work space in between patients.
- Set up trays with necessary equipment for each procedure, knowing which materials would be needed based off patient's diagnosis.
- Assisted dentist by reviewing patients health history information, explaining to patient what treatment was going to be completed, placing topical anesthetic in patient's mouth, handing dentist appropriate equipment during procedures- hemostat, cotton pliers, composite material.
- Explained post-op instructions to patients.
Seattle King County Clinic
Seattle King County Clinic
Seattle, WA
04.2023 - 04.2023
- Assisted dentist in Oral Surgery department of clinic by setting up work space, assisting during treatment of patients, and sterilizing work space in between patients.
- Set up trays with necessary equipment for each procedure, knowing which materials would be needed based off patient's diagnosis.
- Assisted dentist by reviewing patients health history information, explaining to patient what treatment was going to be completed, placing topical anesthetic in patient's mouth, handing dentist appropriate equipment during procedures- sutures, hemostat, cotton pliers.
- Explained post-op instructions to patient and what medications were to be used such as antibiotics and over-the-counter pain medication.
Child Life Volunteer
Multicare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
Tacoma, Washington
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Cleaned playrooms, toys, and electronic devices in hospital to ensure patient's safety when playing.
- Facilitated age-appropriate activities that patients could participate in with family and/or other patients.
- Visited each occupied room at the hospital, asking patients and families if they would like games, activities, or opportunities to play in the Play Room or Teen Room.
- Interacted with patients using craft activities, board games, and imaginative play.
- Organized toys, crafts, art supplies, and kits in playrooms.
- Held infants in NICU.
Shadowing
The Doctor's Clinic
Silverdale, Washington
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Observed provider-patient interactions and ask patients’ questions about health history, concerns, and symptoms.
- Participated in physical exams of patients including use of stethoscope.
- Evaluated patient medical history, polysomnograms, and chest x-rays.
- Discussed with physician assistant about appropriate diagnostic testing and treatment options.
- Observed physician assistant converse with patient about further diagnostic testing, test results, treatment options, and questions patient might have.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Washington
Seattle08-2021
Skills
- Clinical Support
- Instrument preparation
- Patient Counseling
- Patient Education
- Restorative Dentistry
- Patient records gathering
- Electronic Charting
- Sterilization techniques
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
Certification
- sept 2023- cpr training in medical office
Timeline
Seattle King County Clinic
Seattle King County Clinic
02.2024 - 02.2024
Seattle King County Clinic
Seattle King County Clinic
04.2023 - 04.2023
Child Life Volunteer
Multicare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
12.2022 - 10.2023
Dental Assistant
Family Dental Associates
10.2021 - Current
Shadowing
The Doctor's Clinic
10.2021 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Washington
- sept 2023- cpr training in medical office
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