BROOKLYNN VIRCKS
Summary
Considerate Orthodontic Assistant supports orthodontists in treating patients requiring corrective procedures for spacing and alignment issues. Efficiently arranges dental tools and instruments and sterilizes equipment. Experience taking and developing x-rays and instructing patients on proper care of dental appliances.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Larson Orthodontic Specialists
03.2023 - Current
- Prepared patient for orthodontist and performed simple tasks such as tightening braces and conducting preliminary examinations.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills while educating patients on oral hygiene practices specific to their orthodontic treatments.
- Provided exceptional chairside assistance to orthodontist during complex procedures such as bracket placement and adjustments, aligner fittings, and appliance installations.
- Increased overall patient satisfaction by promptly addressing any discomfort or concerns related to their treatments.
- Contributed to successful treatment outcomes by accurately taking dental impressions, X-rays, and intraoral scans.
Central Sterile Processing Technician
ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL
05.2022 - Current
- Retrieved soiled equipment and decontaminates and prepared for re-issue
- Utilized SPM system for tracking and recording surgical instrumentation and sterilization processes
- Restocked code carts by referencing par levels and current supply list and documents on code cart log
- Prioritized and assembled standard and complex surgical instrumentation sets for surgical schedule
- Performed rounds on designated nursing units to gather equipment for reprocessing.
Assembly Line Worker
ASHLEY FURNITURE
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Notified supervisor of errors, differences or irregularities in product
- Broke down and removed boxes, keeping work environment safe
- Followed standard operating procedures to meet quality requirements
- Sealed and stacked boxes after filling with product
- Bundled empty boxes and other packing supplies to clear work area after using necessary supplies.
Assembly
THORP EQUIPMENT
03.2018 - 05.2021
- Followed standard operating procedures to meet quality requirements
- Recorded production floor actual counts of boxes per batch
- Broke down and removed boxes, keeping work environment safe
- Shoveled, swept and cleaned work areas
- Determined work assignments and procedures
- Performed quality checks on products and parts
- Reviewed work orders and blueprints to meet product specifications.
Education
Certification In Central Service Processing Technician -
Chippewa Valley Technical School
Eau Claire, WI05.2021
Skills
- Chart updating
- Elastics placement
- Orthodontic archwires changes
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient Education
- Orthodontic bonding
- X-Ray Processing
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Larson Orthodontic Specialists
03.2023 - Current
Central Sterile Processing Technician
ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL
05.2022 - Current
Assembly Line Worker
ASHLEY FURNITURE
06.2021 - 01.2022
Assembly
THORP EQUIPMENT
03.2018 - 05.2021
Certification In Central Service Processing Technician -
Chippewa Valley Technical School
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