Chelse Ensley
Brooklet,GA
Summary
Under general supervision, generates basic reports for patients. Registered Dental Assistant/Phlebotomist offering excellent clinical and customer relations skills gained through over 10 years of experience within high-volume dental practices. Display a warm, friendly demeanor during all dental procedures, earning consistent praise from patients and employers. Efficient and precise in chair side & orthodontic dental assisting. Primary responsibilities include, but not limited to, gathering, organizing.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist/Dental Assistant
Beyond Exceptional Dental
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Lead Dental Assistant/Inventory Associate
Miller Dental Group
04.2019 - 04.2022
- Assists in the development of manuals and training materials for the function
- Maintains a current and up-to-date knowledge
- Infrequent lifting of 10-15 pounds
- Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
- Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
- Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Maintained clean, sterile and positive environment to optimize patient comfort, safety and satisfaction.
- Maintained master calendar and scheduled new appointments based on provider availability.
- Created reports detailing inventory costs, deliveries and usage.
- Kept up-to-date on store, shelf and order availability of products.
- Placed orders for new supplies based on established needs and special circumstances.
- Maintained inventory count, tracked usage and documented variances.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Managed inventory storage in clean and organized fashion.
- Completed scheduled inventory counts and supply audits to track shrinkage and inform purchasing decisions.
- Checked prices and calculated totals for accurate invoice processing.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Heartland Dental
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Taking and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs
- Assisting the dentist in managing dental emergencies
- Ability to build rapport with patients
- Good manual dexterity
- Responsible for providing patient care, taking X-Rays, dental procedure assisting, scheduling appointments, and record keeping.
- Trained other staff members, including dental hygienists, in digital X-Ray skills.
- Managing inventory for the office
- Scheduled appointments for regular and follow-up visits
Orthodontic Assistant
Innovative Orthodontics
01.2014 - 05.2018
- Demonstrated the ability to interact with patients
- Assisted in placing and removing orthodontic appliances
- Full records including taking panos, cephs, and 3-D scans
- Commended for multitasking abilities; frequently assigned the more difficult procedures and challenging patients
- Prepared and arranged needed tools and instruments for scheduled procedures
- Handed necessary tools and equipment to the dentist and provided assistance during treatment
- Recorded findings, changed barriers, or sterilized equipment.
- Taking care of the Patient to get ready for ortho treatment
- Bonding Banding, Making clear Retainer, Belching Tray, Impression, Lab skills
- Front and Back Assistance
Education
Certificate - Phlebotomy Technician Certification
NPCE
05.2023
Certificate - Business Management
Penn Foster College
Scranton, PA2022
Certificate - Ethics And Professionalism
Georgia Public Safety Training Center
Georgia 01.2021
Certificate - Dental Assistant Registration
UT Health Science Center
Austin, TX2014
Diplomia - Dental Assistant
Penn Foster College
Scranton, PA2010
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster High School
Scranton, PA2009
Skills
- Word
- Excel
- Powerpoint
- Office Administrative
- Dentrix
- ITero Scanner
- Open Dental
- Dental material knowledge
- Skilled in patient settings
- Mouth mirror inspection
- Infection Control (ICE)
- Child tooth charting
- Fluoride treatment
- Plaque control instruction
- Customer service mindset
- Enthusiasm
- Sterilization techniques familiarity
- Model trimming competency
- Gentle patient care
- Orthodontic digital X-ray
- Detailed patient history
- Pediatric care
- Professional appearance
- Efficiency
- Orthodontic Assistant (7 years)
- Tracking Specimens
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Medical Records Maintenance
- Therapeutic Phlebotomy
Certification
Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
2023 OSHA Training
Healthcare Provider CPR
Business Administration Certificate
Ethics and Professionalism Certificate
Phlebotomy Technician Certification
Timeline
Phlebotomist/Dental Assistant
Beyond Exceptional Dental
05.2022 - 01.2023
Lead Dental Assistant/Inventory Associate
Miller Dental Group
04.2019 - 04.2022
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Heartland Dental
08.2018 - 04.2019
Orthodontic Assistant
Innovative Orthodontics
01.2014 - 05.2018
Certificate - Phlebotomy Technician Certification
NPCE
Certificate - Business Management
Penn Foster College
Certificate - Ethics And Professionalism
Georgia Public Safety Training Center
Certificate - Dental Assistant Registration
UT Health Science Center
Diplomia - Dental Assistant
Penn Foster College
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster High School
Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
2023 OSHA Training
Healthcare Provider CPR
Business Administration Certificate
Ethics and Professionalism Certificate
Phlebotomy Technician Certification
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