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Haley Epperson

Haley Epperson

Harrisburg,OR

Summary

I have been in the dental field for 12 years, and I'm looking to branch out. I have very good experience working with the public, I take pride in my patient or customer care. I know how to spark a conversation with anyone, and enjoy getting to know my patients. I am easy to get along with, and I bring a lot to the table. I hope I get the chance to Grow with your TEAM

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Assistant

Village Plaza Dental
01.2022 - 03.2024
  • As lead I took care of all ordering, overseeing the schedule, chart audits, lab case management, Invisalign, Itero, communication with all reps, organizing all ops and inventory. I was in charge of implant and endo inventory. I had answers to most questions.
  • Enhanced team productivity by streamlining processes and implementing efficient task management systems.
  • Led a team of assistants, ensuring timely completion of projects and maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Trained new staff members, resulting in faster onboarding and increased overall efficiency.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines consistently.

Lead Dental Assistant/Sterilization Tech

Smiles Dental
10.2021 - 08.2022
  • Being the Lead I played the role of the order and keeping our inventory up to date and organized
  • I helped with managing the schedule and keeping things going on time
  • Sterilization of all equipment tools and rooms as well as tray set ups and restocking
  • I am very proficient in 4 handed chair side dentistry
  • Very fast at FMX and more importantly I am very dependable and take pride in my patient care.

Surgical Assistant/sterilization tech

Northwest Oral and Implant Surgery
08.2021 - 09.2021
  • Responsible for arriving early to set up all the surgical rooms and preparing for the day
  • Making all PreOp and PO calls, taking I-Cat and Pano X-rays
  • Because I am in the process of getting my DAANCE I have not been in the surgery room just yet, but I am running recovery
  • My responsibilities are removing the IV, taking off all of the vital machines and placing a fianger monitor on for oxygen, getting patient awake and ready to stand, taking any necessary PO x-rays, getting patient back to recovery room and replacing all vital machines back onto the patient
  • Then I am responsible for calling the ride and getting them back to the recovery room to go over all home care instructions, getting them all of there necessary items like ( gauze, tea bag, ice pack, syringe) then I get the patient to their car and discharge them, also record the meds in the book and finish up notes
  • I do consults and sterilization, as well as tray set ups.

Dental Assistant/Sterilization Tech

Aspen Dental
10.2018 - 08.2021
  • Open the office and prepare everything for the day
  • Sterilization of all equipment, and Instruments as well as restocking rooms and tray set ups
  • Greeting patients
  • Quick with FMX and scan
  • Performing all tasks to get hygiene and doctor in as soon as possible
  • Fast and perfect chair side assisting skills
  • Quick charting
  • Get patients back on the schedule before leaving
  • Helping patients say yes
  • Organizing inventory and stocking ops
  • Break down and set up op
  • Very good with impressions and lab slips
  • Front office skills
  • Highly qualified with Dentrix
  • Fast at breaking down the op and setting up for the next day
  • Impressive people skills
  • Dedicated to my career
  • The will and want to grow in every aspect in life.

Dental Assistant/Sterilization Tech

Dr. Prasong
01.2013 - 12.2016
  • Opening the office and preparing for the day
  • Sterilization of all instruments and equipment as well as restocking rooms and tray set ups
  • Greet the patients
  • Fast FMX and processing
  • Mounting the FMX
  • Complete all tasks to get hygiene and doctor in for the patient
  • Chair side assisting
  • Fast charting
  • Accurate impressions
  • Set up and breakdown op
  • Scheduling patients
  • Checking inventory and filling out the order
  • Front office skills
  • Impressive patient care.

Dental Assistant/Sterilization Tech

Dr. Reams
01.2011 - 12.2012
  • Responsible for everything with being the only DA
  • Opening the office and preparing all trays for the schedule
  • Checking levels in the xray processor
  • Sterilizing and filling xray processor
  • Turning on all computers and checking the schedule
  • Greeting and seating the patients
  • Taking FMX then process and mount
  • Help with charting
  • Chair side assisting
  • Taking impressions
  • Organizing endo files and burs
  • Controlling the orders and organizing inventory
  • Lab skills
  • Front office skills.

Education

College Degree in Dental Assisting -

Carrington College California-Sacramento
02.2011

Skills

  • Stocking
  • Home care
  • Dental assisting
  • Chairside assisting
  • Laboratory techniques
  • Medical imaging
  • Patient monitoring
  • Patient care
  • Medical scheduling
  • Dentrix
  • HIPAA
  • Infection Control Training
  • Anatomy Knowledge
  • Patient Vitals
  • Laboratory Experience
  • Patient Recovery
  • Eaglesoft
  • Clerical Experience
  • Dental Receptionist
  • Epic

Certification

  • Certified Dental Assistant, 06/01/11
  • BLS Certification, 01/01/22
  • X-Ray Certification, 10/01/17
  • Sterilization Health and Safety, 10/01/17

Additional Information

Oregon Radiology Certificate

Timeline

Lead Assistant

Village Plaza Dental
01.2022 - 03.2024

Lead Dental Assistant/Sterilization Tech

Smiles Dental
10.2021 - 08.2022

Surgical Assistant/sterilization tech

Northwest Oral and Implant Surgery
08.2021 - 09.2021

Dental Assistant/Sterilization Tech

Aspen Dental
10.2018 - 08.2021

Dental Assistant/Sterilization Tech

Dr. Prasong
01.2013 - 12.2016

Dental Assistant/Sterilization Tech

Dr. Reams
01.2011 - 12.2012

College Degree in Dental Assisting -

Carrington College California-Sacramento
Haley Epperson