Bria Journigan
Trenton,NJ
Summary
Dedicated dental assistant with expertise in patient care, instrument sterilization, and radiographic imaging. Committed to enhancing patient comfort and ensuring infection control in fast-paced environments. Patient-oriented dental assistant bringing several years of experience in fast-paced dental practices. Highly skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with chairside procedures and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Focused on providing top quality customer service. Reliable Dental Assistant with strong knowledge of dentistry practices. Well-rounded professional skilled handling multiple tasks, including making dental impressions, sterilizing stations, and taking X-rays. Highly organized with experience in charting and preparing patient treatment plans.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Dental Assistant
Henry J. Austin Health Care Center
Trenton, New Jersey
04.2015 - Current
- Assisted in patient care and comfort during dental procedures.
- Prepared examination rooms and sterilized dental instruments for use.
- Maintained patient records and updated treatment plans efficiently.
- Instructed patients on proper oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Managed appointment scheduling and coordinated patient flow effectively.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Created and fit dental appliances for patients. adjusting as necessary.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
Dental Assistant
Docs Dental
Fort Dix, NJ
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Assisted in patient care and comfort during dental procedures.
- Prepared examination rooms and sterilized dental instruments for use.
- Performed root canal treatments utilizing precision techniques and specialized instruments.
- Instructed patients on proper oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Managed appointment scheduling and coordinated patient flow effectively.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
Patient Transporter
Capital Health Hopewell
Hopewell, New Jersey
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Transported patients safely to and from various departments within the healthcare facility.
- Assisted medical staff with patient transfers during procedures and examinations.
- Communicated effectively with patients to ensure comfort during transport.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of transport equipment and vehicles.
- Collaborated with nursing teams to prioritize urgent patient transport needs.
- Coordinated schedules with multiple departments for efficient patient flow management.
- Followed all safety guidelines while transporting patients in a wheelchair or bed.
- Communicated effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare personnel regarding patient care needs.
- Greeted patient and explained transport plan and destination.
- Responded promptly and appropriately to requests for assistance from hospital staff.
- Maintained cleanliness of transport vehicles and equipment.
- Assisted patients with entering and exiting vehicles, and transferring from or to wheelchairs or stretchers.
- Assisted with transferring deceased bodies from the hospital unit to the morgue with respect and dignity.
- Collected patient information from nursing staff prior to transport.
- Recorded accurate times of departure and arrival on log sheets.
- Ensured patients' comfort by providing blankets, pillows, water, and other necessary items.
- Educated patients on safe transfer techniques while preparing them for transport.
Education
Dental Assisant
Fortis Institute
Lawrence, NJ11-2013
High School Diploma -
Trenton Central High School
Trenton, NJ06-2012
Skills
- Patient care
- Instrument sterilization
- Radiographic imaging
- Treatment planning
- Dental assisting
- Patient management
- Appointment scheduling
- Infection control
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Oral health education
- HIPAA compliance
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Treatment room setup
- Taking X-rays
- Dental material handling
Certification
Cpr License
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Docs Dental
08.2024 - 06.2025
Patient Transporter
Capital Health Hopewell
03.2019 - 06.2020
Dental Assistant
Henry J. Austin Health Care Center
04.2015 - Current
Dental Assisant
Fortis Institute
High School Diploma -
Trenton Central High School