Haley Lange
Oakwood Hills,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with eight years of experience as a dental assistant, recently earning an associate’s degree in Business Management. Skilled in administrative operations, customer service, and problem-solving, with a passion for efficiency and process improvement. Seeking to transition into the business world to apply organizational, analytical, and leadership skills in a dynamic corporate environment. Dedicated to continuous learning and professional growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Blue Coral Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
Crystal Lake, IL
07.2024 - Current
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Dental Assistant Instructor
First Institute Training & Management
Crystal Lake, IL
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Maintained a safe learning environment by monitoring student performance during labs and clinicals.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills in students by assigning challenging projects related to dental assisting topics.
- Maintained student records and coordinated schedules, ensuring compliance with institutional policies.
- Developed and implemented course curriculum to ensure students had the necessary knowledge to become successful.
Orthodontic Assistant
Hoffman Orthodontics
Crystal Lake, IL
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Provided patient education regarding oral hygiene and post-treatment care instructions.
- Facilitated communication between the orthodontist and patients regarding treatment progress.
- Maintained sterilization of instruments according to OSHA standards.
- Recorded treatment information in patient records.
- Assisted the orthodontist during procedures and exams.
Dental Assistant
Mchenry Dental Specialists
Mchenry, IL
10.2019 - 07.2020
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed throughout the duration of each procedure.
- Assisted oral surgeons in preparing for and executing dental procedures.
- Soothed anxious patients by effectively listening and demonstrating concern for individual fears.
- Educated patients on pre-operative instructions as well as post-operative expectations.
Orthodontic Assistant
Forbes Orthodontics
West Dundee, IL
08.2018 - 10.2019
- Scheduled appointments for patients based on availability of doctors' time slots.
- Provided patient education regarding oral hygiene and post-treatment care instructions.
- Facilitated communication between the orthodontist and patients regarding treatment progress.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies and placed orders as necessary.
- Maintained sterilization of instruments according to OSHA standards.
- Recorded treatment information in patient records.
- Assisted the orthodontist in procedures and exams.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL12-2024
Skills
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Organizational skills
- Appointment scheduling
- Team collaboration
- Inventory management
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Blue Coral Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
07.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant Instructor
First Institute Training & Management
08.2023 - 07.2024
Orthodontic Assistant
Hoffman Orthodontics
08.2020 - 08.2023
Dental Assistant
Mchenry Dental Specialists
10.2019 - 07.2020
Orthodontic Assistant
Forbes Orthodontics
08.2018 - 10.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
McHenry County College
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