Hailey Hodges
Watertown,WI
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Motivated Dental assistant of 4.5 years experience. Success building strong relationships with patients and works well with all personality types. Like to have fun while staying focused and getting each and every job done on time. Fast learner and eager to grow.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Children’s Dental Center
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
03.2023 - Current
- Monitored inventory levels of all dental supplies in order to ensure adequate stock was available.
- Provided patient education regarding preventive care, diet, oral health and plaque control.
- Instructed young patients on proper brushing techniques using visual aids such as charts or videos.
- Provided postoperative instructions to parents regarding care of their child's teeth following treatment.
- Educated parents on proper oral hygiene techniques for children.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments after each use in accordance with universal precautions guidelines.
- Organized and maintained dental supplies, materials and equipment.
- Performed chair side duties including taking x-rays, making impressions and pouring models.
- Answered phones promptly and courteously while addressing inquiries from patients or referring offices in a timely manner.
- Accurately documented lab slips for fabrication of prosthetics as prescribed by the dentist.
- Verified insurance coverage for each patient before appointment was scheduled.
- Scheduled appointments according to established protocol.
- Assisted dentists in providing dental treatment to pediatric patients.
- Prepared rooms for dental procedures by sterilizing instruments, setting up trays and ensuring that all necessary items were present.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office with courtesy and professionalism.
- Preformed Dental Surgeries on Patients
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Forward Dental
Oconomowoc, WI
08.2022 - Current
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Assisted dentist with completing procedures.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Hygiene Assistant
Total Care Dentistry
Madison, WI
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Welcomed and guided patients during appointments and managed patient flow through facilities and procedures.
- Managed use, cleaning, sterilization and storage of instruments according to American Dental Association standards.
- Educated patients on general oral hygiene and on care and recommended measures specific to current visit.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Helped hygienist record notes and accurately chart
Plumber's Apprentice
Kegonsa Plumbing
Madison, WI
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Identified and located required tools prior to starting each project.
- Performed pipe fabrication, installation and fitting according to proper specifications.
- Cut and beveled piping using cutting torches, saws and threading machines.
- Repaired dishwashers and kitchen equipment that incorporated gas and water consumption.
- Operated tools and equipment such as hand saws, pipe cutters and drills on daily basis.
- Maintained neat and well-organized worksites by removing debris and sharp objects and cleaning up after shift.
- Arranged and transported supplies needed for individual plumbing jobs and unloaded truck upon arrival.
- Assisted with installation of systems, components and construction materials into new and remodeled buildings.
Auto Salvage Laborer
Morrison’s Auto Parts
Edgerton, WI
06.2017 - 11.2021
- Maintained neat, clean, secure, well-organized and safe warehouse to easily locate parts.
- Pulled customer-requested parts in warehouse and retail store and packaged for customers.
- Located, identified, pulled and delivered parts, components and assemblies in automotive salvage yard.
- Inspected pulled parts for defects, damage or deterioration caused by long-term outside storage.
- Labeled each pulled part with proper part number, price, customer order number and destination.
- Loaded outgoing shipping vehicles, carefully arranging ordered parts to avoid damage during shipment.
- Exceeded specific team goal by partnering with staff to share and implement best practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Edgerton High School
Edgerton, WI06.2019
Skills
- Chairside Assistance
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Advising Patients
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Customer Service
- Procedure Support
- Taking Medical and Dental Histories
- Patient Care Standards
- Relationship Building
- Inventory Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Caring and Responsible
- Special Needs Care
- First Aid and CPR
- Working with children
- Hands on
- Energetic
- Compassionate
- Communication
- Care
Timeline
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Children’s Dental Center
03.2023 - Current
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Forward Dental
08.2022 - Current
Hygiene Assistant
Total Care Dentistry
11.2021 - 08.2022
Plumber's Apprentice
Kegonsa Plumbing
01.2020 - 11.2021
Auto Salvage Laborer
Morrison’s Auto Parts
06.2017 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Edgerton High School