Jenni Bloomquist
West Valley City,UT
Summary
Dental Hygienist with 15 years experience and a passion for patient care. Throughout my career I have demonstrated excellent leadership as a Clinic Director by overseeing all operations in the clinic, staff management, patient care, and team training, all while increasing clinic efficiency. I am looking for a team to join that focuses on respect, communication, and treating patients like family. I want to join an office that o can contribute to the practices overall success while building patient relationships.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinic Director/Lead Dental Hygienist
Bluffdale Dental
08.2020 - Current
- All of my Dental Hygienist duties
- Oversaw daily clinic operations to ensure high-quality patient care and efficient workflows.
- Streamlined clinic scheduling, doctors, team members, and patients
- Developed and implemented staff training programs to improve team performance.
- Managed inventory control systems
- Onboarding and payroll
- Quarterly evaluations for clinic team members
- Reviewed resumes and performed interviews
- Coordinated all operatory maintenance
- Helped Developed standard operating procedures for the clinic
- Managed the clear braces program to include patient coordinating and scheduling, team training, and all follow ups needed.
Dental Hygienist
Bluffdale Dental
11.2014 - Current
- Assisted in developing patient treatment plans based on individual assessments.
- Collaborated with dentists to ensure seamless patient care and follow-up procedures.
- Mentored junior hygienists, enhancing their skills and confidence in clinical settings.
- Trained hygiene assistants to provide excellent care to our patients.
- Implemented infection control protocols, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.
- Maintained up-to-date patient records, including medical histories and treatment plans, to facilitate accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments.
- Cleaned patient's teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup and prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
- Enhanced patient experience by building rapport, addressing concerns, and explaining procedures in a professional manner.
- Sterilized equipment to keep dental tools clean and safe for use, reducing risk of infection.
- Tailored individualized periodontal maintenance programs for patients suffering from gum disease or other related concerns.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on industry best practices and emerging technologies within the field of dental hygiene.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT06-2011
Skills
- Ultrasonic instrumentation
- Periodontal therapy
- Local anesthesia administration
- Oral cancer screening
- Sealant application
- Patient relationship building
- Patient education
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Digital radiographs
- Treatment Planning
- Patient education and prophylaxis
- Fluoride treatments
- Root planning and scaling
- Patient management
Timeline
Clinic Director/Lead Dental Hygienist
Bluffdale Dental
08.2020 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Bluffdale Dental
11.2014 - Current
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
Salt Lake Community College