Harneet Kour
Bridgewater,NJ
Summary
A dedicated, passionate, compassionate, and friendly attitude. Dynamic and adaptable professional with a rich background as a Surgical Assistant at Clear Choice Implant Dental Center, where enhanced team efficiency and patient care through meticulous surgical support and innovative health communication tools. Skilled in suturing and interpersonal relations, consistently prioritize patient safety and team collaboration. Achieved a significant improvement in surgical outcomes through continuous learning and skill advancement. A strong leader who works well under pressure and executes positivism.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Assistant
Clear Choice Implant Dental Center
10.2021 - 08.2022
- All appropriate state licenses and CPR and X-ray certifications are required.
- Strong communication skills and a calm temperament in stressful situations are necessary.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Patients must be frightened or fearful of dental work, you must describe the operation to them so they understand its scope and duration.
- Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
- Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
- Managed to do about 3-4 surgical procedures a day.
- Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet the needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts, and impressions.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Collaborate with the team during treatment, supporting with the procedure and ensuring comfort.
- Diagnose and treat periodontal diseases.
- Perform surgical procedures such as gum grafting and dental implant placement.
- Update and submit patient records.
Dental Assistant
Dental Health Association
06.2018 - 05.2021
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics. Performed a wide range of dental procedures. such as root canals, and extractions.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office settings and patient safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for the next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Utilized dental software to update patient records and manage office files.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 10-12 procedures daily.
Chef, Cashier
Panera Bread
01.2011 - 03.2018
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Inventoried food, ingredients, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Lifted to 20 pounds at once and used the forklift to move heavier loads.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ10.2024
Certifcate - Dental Assisting
American Institute
Somerset, NJ04.2018
Associate of Science - Biology
Raritan Valley Community College
Somerville, NJ08.2015
High School Diploma -
Bridgewater Raritan Regional High School
Bridgewater, NJ06.2012
Skills
- Adaptability
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to Multitask
- Fast learner
- Problem-solving
- Time Management
- Interpersonal skills and communication
- Organizational abilities
- Analytical Thinking
- Infection control protocols
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Relationship Building
- Attention to Detail
- Professionalism
- Self Motivation
Certification
Radiograph Safety Certification
CPR,AED and First Aid certification
License
Licensed Registered Dental Assistant, State of New Jersey
Courses
Coursework in Pharmacology, Restorative Dentistry, CPR, Preventive Dentistry, Radiographs, Endodontics, Periodontist, Laboratory procedures, Anesthetics.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Surgical Assistant
Clear Choice Implant Dental Center
10.2021 - 08.2022
Dental Assistant
Dental Health Association
06.2018 - 05.2021
Chef, Cashier
Panera Bread
01.2011 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
University of Phoenix
Certifcate - Dental Assisting
American Institute
Associate of Science - Biology
Raritan Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Bridgewater Raritan Regional High School
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