Jessica Hartz
Banks
Summary
Dedicated dental professional committed to providing high quality oral healthcare and patient education. Skilled in performing thorough dental cleanings, building strong patient relationships, and creating positive patient experiences. Known for strong teamwork, adaptability, professionalism, and the ability to work efficiently in fast paced clinical environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Part Time EMT/Firefighter
Snohomish County Fire Department #5
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
Dental Assistant
Hoffman Dental
Hillsboro, OR
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Performed general chair-side duties to assist with various procedures, including general, endo and oral surgery. Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 10-15 procedures daily.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
Volunteer EMT/Firefighter
Banks Fire Department
Banks, OR
12.2017 - 04.2022
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Assessed active fires, along with motor vehicle accidents and consulted with fire command to devise optimal approach and containment strategies.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Dental Assistant
North Hills Dental
Hillsboro, OR
07.2019 - 11.2021
- Performed general chair-side duties to assist with various procedures, including general, endo and oral surgery. Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 10-15 procedures daily.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
Dental Assistant
Mark Cousins DMD
Hillsboro, OR
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Performed general chair-side duties to assist with various procedures, including general, endo and oral surgery. Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 10-15 procedures daily.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR08-2026
Associate's of General Studies: EMT -
Portland Community College
Portland, OR11-2020
High School Diploma -
Banks High School
Banks, OR06-2018
Skills
- Highly trained in dental hygiene services with an emphasis in non-surgical periodontal therapy for moderate to severe periodontally involved patients
- Local anesthesia administration
- Placement, carving, and polishing amalgam and composite restorations
- Patient education
- Proficient computer skills, including experience with AxiUm, Epic, and Eaglesoft
Certification
- Registered Dental Hygienist (EPDH)
- Local Anesthesia certification
- Restorative functions endorsement
- National Registry-EMT
- Oregon Health Authority-EMT
- American Heart Association-BLS
- CPR certification and AED
Timeline
Part Time EMT/Firefighter
Snohomish County Fire Department #5
05.2023 - 01.2024
Dental Assistant
Hoffman Dental
11.2021 - 06.2022
Dental Assistant
North Hills Dental
07.2019 - 11.2021
Dental Assistant
Mark Cousins DMD
06.2018 - 07.2019
Volunteer EMT/Firefighter
Banks Fire Department
12.2017 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Banks High School
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
Pacific University
Associate's of General Studies: EMT -
Portland Community College
Volunteer Activities
Peru Mission Trip May 2026
-Provided Oral hygiene instructions and SDF to children in rural Peru
Give Kids a Smile Feb 2026
-Provided dental hygiene services to children
1000 Smiles, Great Shape! Sealant Program May 2025
-Traveled to Jamaica to provide Oral Hygiene Instructions and Sealants to grade school children