Ashley Bleigh
Jane Lew,WV
Summary
Dynamic dental professional with extensive experience at Aspen Dental, excelling in four-handed procedures and patient record management. Proven ability to prepare treatment rooms and instruments efficiently, ensuring optimal patient care. Strong team collaboration skills complemented by expertise in sterilization techniques, contributing to a safe and effective dental environment.
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting, and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
04.2025 - Current
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, and oral surgery.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 10 procedures daily.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Assisted dentists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Receptionist
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital
11.2023 - 04.2025
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
- Handled assignments independently with good judgement and critical thinking skills.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Balanced employee availability, customer schedules, and maximum load levels when scheduling appointments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lewis County High School
Weston, WVNo Degree - Medical Assistant
American Career Institute
CA02-2025
Skills
- Instrument preparation
- Surgical setup
- Treatment room setup
- Dental procedure preparation
- X-ray processing
- Four-handed procedures
- Patient records gathering
- Oral X-rays
- Sterilization techniques
- Team collaboration abilities
- Restorative dentistry
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
04.2025 - Current
Receptionist
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital
11.2023 - 04.2025
High School Diploma -
Lewis County High School
No Degree - Medical Assistant
American Career Institute