HEATHER WOODS
North Pole
Summary
Reliable Dental Assistant with 3 years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with four-hand procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients. Organized and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Tanana Chiefs Conference
10.2022 - Current
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Special Education Aide
Special Education Aide ER
01.2019 - 04.2022
- Assist the teacher with the tutoring and supervision of students who may exhibit extreme emotional and behavioral problems. Perform auxiliary duties as assigned. Assist in the supervision of emotional disturbance students in self-contained or integrated settings. Maintain special education paperwork. Record daily behavioral data. Assists in the implementation of lesson plans and individualized education plans (IEP) under the direction of certified staff. Assumes control of class when teacher is occupied with one student. Assists in supervision of students outside classroom environment when necessary.
Assistant Manager
Famous Footwear
09.2018 - 01.2022
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to employees.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ben Eielson High School
Dental Assistant/Kamish Dental Clinic
Red Cross
Skills
- Sterisil System G4
- Disinfection
- Sterilization
- HIPPA
- MHS Genesis
- CPR/First Aid/BLS
- Patient Portal
- Hazardous Waste
- Infection Control
- Powerchart
- Dentrix
- X-Ray
- Restorative
- Extraction
- Flouride
- Patient intake procedures
- Patient records gathering
- Dental staff support
- OSHA regulations
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft office, Outlook and MS Word
- Surgical setup
- Medical records management
- Infection control procedures
- Patient data gathering
- Dental office administration
- Patient relations
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Tanana Chiefs Conference
10.2022 - Current
Special Education Aide
Special Education Aide ER
01.2019 - 04.2022
Assistant Manager
Famous Footwear
09.2018 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Ben Eielson High School
Dental Assistant/Kamish Dental Clinic
Red Cross
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