Julia Empie
Albany,NY
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Michael Pasquali
01.1999 - Current
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for six procedures daily.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
Dental Assistant
Warren S. Geisler
01.1988 - 02.1998
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Education
GED -
Maple Hill High School
Castleton, NY01.1984
Skills
- Dental Assistant
- Patient Flow Management
- Patient Scheduling
- Supply Ordering
- Restorative Dentistry
- Instrument Tray Preparation
- Treatment Room Breakdown
- Dental terminology knowledge
- Dental staff support
- Team Collaboration
- Postoperative Care Instructions
- Oral Surgery Assistance
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Michael Pasquali
01.1999 - Current
Dental Assistant
Warren S. Geisler
01.1988 - 02.1998
GED -
Maple Hill High School