Brittney Fitch
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with background in dental support services, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care coordination, dental procedure preparation, and infection control protocols. Excel at communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring positive patient experiences and smooth clinic operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant/Lead Sterile Processing Technician
My Dental Company
Colorado Springs, CO
11.2024 - Current
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Inspected instruments for cleanliness, proper function and breakage by viewing instruments before assembly.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
Pinnacle Surgery Center
Colorado Springs, CO
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Cleaned instruments to prepare for sterilization.
- Maintained accurate records of all sterilized items, including item number, date, time, type of sterilizer used, and operator initials.
- Verified that all documents were completed accurately before releasing items from the sterile processing area.
- Distributed sterile and non-sterile supplies and medical equipment upon request or case cart requisition.
- Reported any malfunctions or discrepancies in equipment to management immediately.
- Assembled and wrapped trays of instruments for operating rooms and clinics.
- Assisted in ordering supplies necessary for effective operation of the sterile processing department.
Central Sterile Processing Technician
Peak Vista Community Health Centers
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2021 - 11.2023
- Examined equipment to detect leaks, worn, or loose parts or other indications of disrepair.
- Distributed sterile and non-sterile supplies and medical equipment upon request or case cart requisition.
- Delivered equipment to specified hospital locations or to patients' residences.
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Maintained records of inventory or equipment usage, ordering medical instruments or supplies with low inventory.
- Organized and assembled routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.
Dental Assistant
Comfort Dental Braces
Colorado Springs, CO
02.2016 - 09.2018
- Briefed patients on dental procedures and payment plans to help make informed decisions.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Education
Sand Creek High School
Colorado Springs, CO05-2008
Skills
- Instrument preparation
- Infection control proficiency
- Exam room setups
- Dental records
- Instrument selection
- First aid training
- Chair-side support
- Strong writing and verbal communication
- HIPAA compliance
- Organization and time management
- Analytical and critical thinking
Timeline
Dental Assistant/Lead Sterile Processing Technician
My Dental Company
11.2024 - Current
Lead Sterile Processing Technician
Pinnacle Surgery Center
10.2023 - 08.2024
Central Sterile Processing Technician
Peak Vista Community Health Centers
07.2021 - 11.2023
Dental Assistant
Comfort Dental Braces
02.2016 - 09.2018
Sand Creek High School