Amanda Coomes
Oregon City,OR
Summary
I am a smart, hardworking, fast learning, positive and reliable customer-service oriented Dental Assistant whom is eager to obtain a challenging position in which I can provide quality care to patients.
Experienced surgical dental assistant with a solid foundation in general dentistry. Expanded functions dental assistant (EFDA), dental anesthesia assisting certified (DAANCE) with multifaceted dental knowledge. Demonstrating success in assisting general dental procedures, complex OMS surgeries and maintaining sterile environments. Proven ability to manage patient care, nuance of customer service experience and support dental teams with precision and efficiency.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Dental Assistant
Pacific Oral Surgery and Implants
Oregon City, OR
06.2018 - Current
- Assist complex and routine Oral surgery procedures under IV sedation, including: impacted 3rd molar removal, full mouth procedures, implant placement, sinus lift/augmentation, bone grafting, fixed denture/all-on-4, alveolplasty, tori removal and various biopsy procedures.
- IV sedation patient monitoring and assisting-DAANCE, ACLS, PALS, BLS certified (since 2018)
- Implant coordinating: including system specifications/protocol, supply ordering, referral maintenance/lab communication, and digital impression scanning
- Educated patients on post-operative care and medication instructions, improving compliance rates.
- Trained junior staff on best practices in surgical assistance and patient care protocol
- Front office knowledge: scheduling, to optimize clinic operations and enhance patient experience. Patient communication, phone etiquette and basic insurance knowledge
- Manage patient records, Record and maintain patient chart notes to enhance patient expeirence
Lead Assistant
Jacobsen Pediatric Dentistry
Oregon City, OR
06.2014 - 06.2018
Front Office/Chair-side Assistant
Green Apple Dental
Portland, OR
06.2013 - 06.2014
Chair-side Assistant
Fountain Valley Dental
Molalla, OR
08.2009 - 10.2011
Chair-side Assistant/Front Office
Dental Care Today
Portland, OR
04.2009 - 07.2011
- Feb.2009-April 2009 (Externship)
Waitress/Hostess
Airport Café/Mulino Hanger
Mulino, OR
06.2003 - 09.2010
Education
Concord Career College
Portland, OR04-2009
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Oregon City High School
01-2007
No Degree - Chemistry, Biology, Math
Clackamas Community College
Oregon City, OR2024
Skills
- DAANCE, ACLS, PALS, BLS, CPR and EFDA (repeatedly)
- Oral Surgery procedure assist (prep/turnover w sterile technique)
- IV Sedation- assisting: PT monitoring & emergency intervention
- PT Communication/customer service: charting, scheduling, insurance
- Problem solving, perception, initiative, work ethic, empathy, efficiency
Certification
- E.F.D.A
- RADIOLOGY
- CPR
- HIPPA
Timeline
Surgical Dental Assistant
Pacific Oral Surgery and Implants
06.2018 - Current
Lead Assistant
Jacobsen Pediatric Dentistry
06.2014 - 06.2018
Front Office/Chair-side Assistant
Green Apple Dental
06.2013 - 06.2014
Chair-side Assistant
Fountain Valley Dental
08.2009 - 10.2011
Chair-side Assistant/Front Office
Dental Care Today
04.2009 - 07.2011
Waitress/Hostess
Airport Café/Mulino Hanger
06.2003 - 09.2010
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Oregon City High School
Concord Career College
No Degree - Chemistry, Biology, Math
Clackamas Community College