Cassandra Handley
Enid,OK
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Dental Assistant II
Oklahoma Department Of Corrections
01.2017 - 08.2023
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Record keeping, scheduling appointments, follow-ups.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies (Shien, Patterson, etc).
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Improved office efficiency by maintaining organized and well-stocked dental supplies for daily use.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
Detention Officer
Garfield County Sheriff's Office
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations with appropriate use of force when necessary to protect both inmates'' well-being and facility security.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided medical aid.
- Processed inmates by taking photographs and fingerprints.
- Improved facility safety by performing thorough inspections of cells, common areas, and property for contraband or damage.
Direct Care Specialist
NORCE
10.2008 - 12.2012
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Analyzed overall patient performance and recommended adjustments to care plan goals, supporting individual progression.
- Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
- Evaluated client progress toward established annual and quarterly goals.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for clients moving between different levels of care or returning home after program completion, ensuring continuity of support services.
- Fostered a supportive environment for clients with diverse needs, implementing individualized care plans tailored to their requirements.
- Educated clients on available resources and support services within the community, empowering them to take control of their own wellbeing.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - General Sciences
Northern Oklahoma College
Tonkawa, OK12.2019
License - Dental Assisting
Autry Technology Center
Enid, OK05.2013
Skills
- Patient record management
- Dental impressions
- Team Collaboration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Dental office administration
- Local anesthetic proficiency
- Patient Scheduling
- Inventory Management, Supply ordering
- Dental records
- Certified in CPR/AED/BLS
- Fluoride Treatments, Coronal Polishing
Affiliations
- Phi Theta Kappa
- National Society of Leadership and Success
Certification
- CDA - Certified Dental Assistant
Timeline
Head Dental Assistant II
Oklahoma Department Of Corrections
01.2017 - 08.2023
Detention Officer
Garfield County Sheriff's Office
01.2014 - 12.2017
Direct Care Specialist
NORCE
10.2008 - 12.2012
Associate of Applied Science - General Sciences
Northern Oklahoma College
License - Dental Assisting
Autry Technology Center
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