Charene Zachery
Atlanta,CA
Summary
Dynamic Lead Registered Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Great Expressions Dental Centers, excelling in team collaboration and patient care. Proven track record in optimizing clinic workflow and enhancing patient comfort through effective communication. Skilled in dental radiography and inventory management, ensuring high-quality support during complex procedures.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Great Expressions Dental Centers
Kennesaw, GA
11.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily operations of dental assisting team, ensuring efficient workflow and patient care.
- Trained and mentored new dental assistants on procedures, safety protocols, and equipment usage.
- Coordinated scheduling for patient appointments, optimizing clinic flow and reducing wait times.
- Conducted inventory management for dental supplies, minimizing waste and ensuring availability.
- Enhanced patient comfort by communicating treatment plans clearly and addressing concerns promptly.
- Collaborated with dentists to prepare for procedures, ensuring all necessary tools were ready and available.
- Assisted in complex dental procedures, resulting in successful treatments and reduced recovery times.
- Trained new dental assistants, providing guidance on best practices and ensuring high-quality patient care.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
Dental Assistant
Tend Dental
Atlanta,Ga
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Oversaw sterilization processes to ensure compliance with safety standards and protocols.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on oral surgery procedures and best practices.
- Assisted in the preparation of surgical instruments and materials for various procedures.
- Collaborated with dental surgeons to optimize patient care and surgical outcomes.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation throughout surgical procedures.
- Conducted inventory management for surgical supplies, ensuring availability for all operations.
- Assisted oral surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring a smooth surgical process for patients.
- Prepared patients mentally before procedures by addressing concerns or answering questions, resulting in reduced anxiety and increased trust.
- Developed educational materials for patients regarding the importance of proper oral hygiene and aftercare following surgery.
- Managed inventory of supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for the clinic''s needs.
- Enhanced patient experience by providing thorough pre-and post-operative care instructions.
- Maintained accurate electronic medical records, documenting relevant information about each patient''s surgical procedure and progress during follow-up appointments.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Assisted in patient preparation and ensured comfort during dental procedures.
- Supported dentists with chairside assistance and tool selection for various treatments.
Lead Oral Surgery Assistant
Great Expressions Dental Centers
Atlanta, Ga
01.2017 - 11.2022
- Contributed to a positive working environment through effective communication with colleagues and support staff.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols throughout all aspects of clinical operations.
- Provided compassionate care to patients during sedation, monitoring vital signs and administering necessary medications as directed by the surgeon.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA regulations at all times, safeguarding patient confidentiality and privacy rights.
- Collaborated with dental professionals to coordinate comprehensive treatment plans for patients requiring oral surgery.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation throughout surgical procedures.
- Conducted inventory management for surgical supplies, ensuring availability for all operations.
- Assisted oral surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring a smooth surgical process for patients.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Education
Registered Dental Assistant
Advance Career Training
Riverdale, GaSkills
- Team collaboration
- Orthodontic treatment assistance
- Oral surgery
- Prosthodontics assistance
- Complex Problem-solving
Place and Remove Invisalign attachments
- Inventory management
- Knowledgeable in ITERO SCANNING
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
Certification
- RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
Timeline
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Great Expressions Dental Centers
11.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Tend Dental
01.2022 - 11.2023
Lead Oral Surgery Assistant
Great Expressions Dental Centers
01.2017 - 11.2022
Registered Dental Assistant
Advance Career Training