Amanda Baker
Peak Implant & Maxillofacial Surgery
Salem,OR
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Skilled dental professional with strong background in surgical procedures and patient care. Known for precision in assisting during complex surgeries and maintaining sterile environment. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs. Reliable with expertise in instrument sterilization, patient management, and post-operative care.
Work History
Surgical Dental Assistant
11 Months- Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring sterile environment and proper instrument availability.
- Set up tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Collaborated with dental surgeons to enhance patient flow and optimize operational efficiency during procedures.
- Measured and recorded patients' BP, RR, ECGs, CO2, temperature and pulse during surgeries.
- Maintained detailed records regarding treatment plans, progress notes, and consent forms to ensure continuity of care across visits.
- Maintained comprehensive patient records with detailed surgical notes and outcomes, ensuring seamless continuity of care and legal compliance.
- Aided in precise diagnosis by efficiently performing diagnostic imaging tasks such as PAs, panoramic X-rays and CBCT scans.
- Provided compassionate post-operative care, promptly addressing concerns and supporting patients throughout the healing process.
- Organized patient follow-up appointments to ensure continuity of care.
- Upheld strict compliance with infection control protocols, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive post-operative care and preparation.
- Knowledge of WINOMS and DEXIS software.
Cage Shift Supervisor
2 Years 10 Months- Supervised cage operations, ensuring compliance with gaming regulations and internal controls.
- Monitor quality within department by implementing rigorous inspection protocols and continuous performance reviews, resulting in 20-30% reduction in errors and consistent adherence to quality standards; assigning daily tasks to teams up to eleven members by evaluating individual strengths and project requirements, leading to more efficient workload distribution.
- Trained and mentored team members on cash handling procedures and customer service standards.
- Created shift reports and approved transactions per regulations; provided cashier services including cashing tickets and preparing deposits; assisted hosts and upper management with high-profile player needs during large payouts; handled all casino cage banking operations and window functions with precision; supported casino cage manager in maintaining balanced banks at shift end; reported and researched cage variances; reviewed reports and forms for accuracy and compliance with Title 31 and Bank Secrecy Act protocols; submitted Anti-Money Laundering reports; maintained accurate records of monetary exchanges, authorization forms, transaction reconciliations, check disbursements, and W-9 information; ensured customers received friendly, accurate, and timely service; resolved customer issues and inquiries promptly; contributed to training and succession planning processes that promoted diversity; fostered a work environment supporting client service, teamwork, performance feedback, recognition, mutual respect, and employee satisfaction.
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Certified Dental Assistant
1 Year 2 Months- Greet patients in waiting area and escort patients to the operatory; take and document patient dental history and updates, as well as overall health and medication history; take blood pressure and pulse; prepare trays with necessary instruments and supplies; assist dentist by handling supplies and instruments as requested; manage patients as needed during dental procedures; captured high-quality dental radiographs to assist in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning; take impressions of patients' teeth for study casts; monitor nitrous oxide analgesic; perform patient charting as instructed by the dentist; process lab work for the dentist; disinfect and prepare treatment rooms; cleaning and testing of dental equipment as outlined in equipment and safety manual and radiation safety manual; handle instrument cleaning, sterilization/disinfection, and re-circulation; handle and dispose of infectious and hazardous waste according to the EPA and clinic protocols; coordinated dental office infection control plan adhering to CDC standards, ensuring patient safety and compliance; ensure appropriate supply of equipment and materials; educated patients on oral care instructions post-surgery or treatment to promote recovery and maintain oral health; assisted with office duties.
Orthodontic Assistant
1 Year 10 Months- Begin patient preparation; bracket and instrument set-up; Damon/American/H4/Alexander brackets; bracket placement/Dr. adjusted placement; administered treatment to patients; instrument cleaning/sterilization; disinfection of operatory; take Digital/Cephalometric and/Panoramic X-rays; take intra and extra oral photographs; patient charting; review OH instructions with patient; Performed ST rotation and removal of orthodontic components/Fig 8 placement; fitting orthodontic bands and separator placement; prophy with a slow-speed handpiece; etch and apply sealants; metal/clear bracket removal/glue removal; wire removal, placement and clipping; show patient how to wear elastics; misalign preparation/attachments; take impressions/cement mixing; pour up model; fabrication of Essix retainers; scan patients with the iTero Element machine; knowledge of Dolphin; utilized OrthoTrac software for patient record management; and operated Dentrix systems for efficient dental practice management.
- Assisted orthodontists in patient examinations and treatment planning to enhance care delivery.
- Maintained accurate patient records and appointment schedules; ensuring seamless workflow and communication.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care for improved health outcomes.
Education
Certificate - Dental Assistant
- General Studies
- General Studies
Skills
Surgical instrument setup
Instrument sterilization methods
Infection prevention protocols
Patient education techniques
Patient intake
Emergency care assistance
Dental assistance
Exam room setup
Patient impression techniques
Medical records
Electronic charting
Instrument sterilization
Patient education
Continuing education
OSHA compliance
Room disinfection
Orthodontic procedure support
Professionalism
Oral surgery support
Cashier management
Patient financial management
Financial reporting
Policy enforcement
Cash handling
Casino regulations compliance
Cashier management experience
Decision making
Problem solving
Writing and verbal skills
Data entry proficiency
Data confidentiality measures
Fraud detection
Regulatory compliance
Records management
Certification
- CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED), 07/01/13, 07/01/25
- Dental Assisting National Board Certification (DANB), 06/01/14, 06/01/26
- Infection Control
- Dental Radiology
- Chairside Assisting
Timeline
Surgical Dental Assistant
Peak Implant & Maxillofacial Surgery
09.2025 - 08.2026Read More
Cage Shift Supervisor
Kla-Mo-Ya Casino
10.2022 - 08.2025Read More
Certified Dental Assistant
Chase Family Dentistry
02.2019 - 04.2020Read More
Orthodontic Assistant
Simon Orthodontics
11.2016 - 09.2018Read More
Oregon Institute of Technology
from General Studies
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Springfield Technical Community College
Certificate from Dental Assistant
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Klamath Community College
from General Studies
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