Ashlee Graham
Perkins,OK
Summary
Skilled dental assistant with experience in supporting dentists and hygienists to deliver quality oral care. Demonstrated ability to manage patient records, prepare treatment rooms, and assist with dental procedures efficiently. Known for strong organizational skills and capability to maintain sterile environments, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Fort Worth Pediatric Dentistry
Fort Worth, TX
12.2020 - Current
- Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Maintained inventory of supplies used during treatments.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Briefed patients on dental procedures and payment plans to help make informed decisions.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
- Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Supported dentist with completing minimally invasive and advanced surgical procedures.
- Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
- Took intraoral radiographs using digital X-ray equipment per doctor's orders.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
Sterile Processing Technician
Fort Worth Pediatric Dentistry
Fort Worth, TX
05.2019 - 12.2020
- Assembled and wrapped trays of instruments for operating rooms and clinics.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Supported departmental initiatives to meet productivity standards and flexible staffing needs.
- Trained personnel on proper use of sterile processing equipment as needed.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Organized and assembled routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.
- Monitored expired sterilization dates and rotated stock to minimize processing.
- Placed orders and restocked supplies for decontamination area.
- Cleaned instruments to prepare for sterilization.
- Readied instruments for sterilization procedures and completed decontamination protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies in order to maintain adequate stock at all times.
- Sterilized dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies.
- Stocked stations with appropriate medical supplies.
- Conducted regular maintenance on autoclaves to ensure proper functioning and safety standards.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
- Greeted incoming patients, verified insurance coverage and scheduled appointments.
Education
RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
Drumright Dental Center
Drumright, Oklahoma01-2014
High School Diploma -
Stillwater High School
Stillwater, OK05-2013
Registered Dental Assistant
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TXSkills
- Instrument sterilization
- Surgical tray preparation
- Inventory management
- Patient care
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Tray preparation
- Attention to detail
- Ordering supplies
- Problem solving
- Utilizes Dexis Program
Certification
- CPR Certified
- RDA License
- Nitrous Oxide Certificate
- Hospital Credentialed
- HIPPA Certification
- Bloodborne Pathogens Certification
- OSHA Certification
References
- Deborah Cummings-RDA (817)880-1767
- Jordan Smith-RDH (817)999-1889
- Lisa Engleheart-RDH (817)235-8775
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Fort Worth Pediatric Dentistry
12.2020 - Current
Sterile Processing Technician
Fort Worth Pediatric Dentistry
05.2019 - 12.2020
RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
Drumright Dental Center
High School Diploma -
Stillwater High School
Registered Dental Assistant
Tarrant County College
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