Ashley Kowlsen
La Puente,CA
Summary
Certified Dental Assistant with 8 years of experience and success providing chair-side assistance to dental hygienists and dentists in fast-paced dental offices. Detailed oriented with interest learning new skills and concepts. Clear communicator driven to produce ideal patient outcomes and achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Dental Assistant
Robert C Lee DDS
Covina, CA
04.2019 - Current
- Managed front office customer service, appointment management, eligibility and administration tasks to streamline workflow.
- Managed incoming calls, emails, and inquiries from patients regarding scheduling, treatment plans, and generalized questions.
- Cross trained new employees to perform administrative tasks for front office along with maintaining office cleanliness.
- Performed dental radiography procedures such as bitewing, panoramic and periapical images using traditional and digital methods.
- Performed placement of sealants, topical anesthetics, and fluoride treatments.
- Provided patient care and 4 handed dentistry chairside assistance during dental procedures such as x-rays, prophylaxis, composite fillings, extractions, and impressions.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Managed all inventory and stocking to maintain efficient workflow.
Certified Dental Assistant
ABC Dentistry for Children
Gilbert, AZ
05.2016 - 03.2018
- Maintained a clean working environment by sterilizing instruments and disposing of hazardous materials properly.
- Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images using traditional method.
- Performed 4 handed dentistry chairside in composite filling, crown, and extraction procedures.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Education
Dental Assisting
Pima Medical Institute
Mesa, AZ05-2016
High School Diploma -
Skyline High School
Mesa, AZ05-2015
Skills
- Medical Records Management
- Patient Schedule Management
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Customer Service
- Front Office Administration
- Phone and Email Etiquette
- Multi-Line Phone Proficiency
- Motivational Leadership
- Team Collaboration
- Medical and Dental Terminology
- Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment
- Four-Handed Procedures
- Patient Management and Relations
- Dental Radiography
- Restorative Procedures
- Coronal Polish and Sealant
Certification
- CPR/BLS Certification
- OSHA
- California Practice Act Certification
- Radiation Health & Safety Certification
- Infection Control Certification
- Coronal Polish Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Dental Assistant
Robert C Lee DDS
04.2019 - Current
Certified Dental Assistant
ABC Dentistry for Children
05.2016 - 03.2018
Dental Assisting
Pima Medical Institute
High School Diploma -
Skyline High School
- CPR/BLS Certification
- OSHA
- California Practice Act Certification
- Radiation Health & Safety Certification
- Infection Control Certification
- Coronal Polish Certification
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