Emma Jackman
Malad,Idaho
Summary
Friendly dental assistant with several years of success building strong relationships with patients and providing quality support during dental procedures. Knowledgeable and experienced in dental procedures. Works well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff.
Works well in other fields. Learns easily from watching things be done. On hands learner and motivated to do the job well.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Malad Valley Dental
Malad, ID
04.2026 - Current
Dental Assistant
Benson Dental
Hailey, Idaho
09.2024 - 01.2026
- Managed patient records using dental software for efficient information retrieval.
- Assisted dentists during procedures by handing instruments and providing support.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for the next patient.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Dental Assistant
Malad Valley Dental
Malad, Idaho
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and ensuring cleanliness.
- Assisted dentists during procedures by handing instruments and providing support.
- Managed patient records using dental software for efficient information retrieval.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient flow for optimal office efficiency.
- Took dental radiographs following safety protocols to ensure quality images.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
Paraprofessional
Oneida county school district
Malad, Idaho
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted students with special needs during daily classroom routines.
- Tracked student progress and shared observations with teaching staff.
- Used positive reinforcement to guide behavior and reduce disruptions.
- Built positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Malad High School
Malad05-2010
Some College (No Degree) -
Utah State University
LoganSkills
- Dental staff assistance
- Patient relations
- Equipment sterilization
- Patient records gathering
- Medical records management
- Dental software management
- Patient intake procedures
- OSHA regulations
- Patient scheduling
- Insurance billing
- Appointment scheduling
- Inventory management
- Treatment room setup
- Disinfecting rooms and equipment
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Dental records
- Infection control procedures
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Malad Valley Dental
04.2026 - Current
Dental Assistant
Benson Dental
09.2024 - 01.2026
Dental Assistant
Malad Valley Dental
08.2022 - 07.2023
Paraprofessional
Oneida county school district
08.2021 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Malad High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Utah State University