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Erika Swanson

Erika Swanson

Scranton,PA

Summary

Friendly Dental Assistant with 17 years of success building strong relationships with patients and providing quality support during dental treatments. Knowledgeable and experienced in many dental procedures. Works well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff. Also has customer service experience and strong time management and multitasking skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Century Dental Associates
Scranton, PA
05.2022 - Current
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
  • Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and updating patient charts.
  • Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
  • Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
  • Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
  • Ensured proper sterilization of handpieces and instruments, and proper disinfection of operatory between procedures.
  • Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.

Dental Assistant

Dr Joseph Gronsky DMD
Scranton, PA
11.2006 - 05.2022
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
  • Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
  • Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and updating patient charts.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
  • Ensured proper sterilization of handpieces and instruments, and proper disinfection of operatory between procedures.
  • Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
  • Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.

Dishwasher

Happy Valley Sports Bar
Dickson City , PA
06.2017 - 02.2020
  • Scrubbed pots, pans and trays by hand or cleaned using industrial washing machine.
  • Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks.
  • Stocked service areas with clean plates, bowls, cups, and other items as needed.
  • Cleaned food preparation areas such as countertops, cupboards, appliances, exteriors, walls, floors, and sinks.

Education

Diploma - Dental Assisting

Allied Medical & Technical Institute , Scranton, PA
07-2007

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

Misericordia University, Dallas, PA
05-1998

Skills

  • Strong Writing And Verbal Skills
  • Data Confidentiality Measures
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Patient Documentation
  • Dental Staff Assistance and Support
  • Dental Procedure Knowledge and Support
  • Dental Radiography and Terminology
  • Room Set Up And Preparation
  • Scheduling Appointments
  • Sterilization Techniques

Timeline

Dental Assistant - Century Dental Associates
05.2022 - Current
Dishwasher - Happy Valley Sports Bar
06.2017 - 02.2020
Dental Assistant - Dr Joseph Gronsky DMD
11.2006 - 05.2022
Allied Medical & Technical Institute - Diploma, Dental Assisting
Misericordia University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

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