Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. A quick study with a great work ethic.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Nopo Kids Dentistry
04.2021 - Current
Lead Assistants and sterilization technicians
Trained all clinical staff
Assisted during treatment
Preformed Child prophylaxis
Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering a welcoming environment that encouraged return visits.
Used Dentrix and Open Dental software to document and maintain patient information and health background.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Cleaned and sterilized all operatories and instruments
Preformed weekly and monthly maintenance on equipment abiding by OSHA guidelines
Explained to patients and families home care instructions and treatment procedures
Scheduled appointments
Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs.
Lead Dental Assistant
Big Tooth Little Tooth Pediatric Dentistry
11.2019 - 04.2021
Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Cleaned and sterilized all operatories and instruments
Scheduled appointments
Staff training
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Used Eaglesoft to document and maintain patient information and health background.
Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, and placed sealants.
Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs.
Education
Diploma - Dental Assisting
Concorde Career College
Portland, OR
10.2014
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School
Portland, OR
06.2012
Skills
Appointment Scheduling
Infection control proficiency
Patient Charting
Patient Managment
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Nopo Kids Dentistry
04.2021 - Current
Lead Dental Assistant
Big Tooth Little Tooth Pediatric Dentistry
11.2019 - 04.2021
Diploma - Dental Assisting
Concorde Career College
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School
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