Jessica Miller
Rochester
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a proven track record of high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in patient care coordination, dental procedure preparation, and infection control protocols. Strong communication and teamwork skills contribute to positive patient experiences and seamless clinic operations. Recent graduate with exceptional research, technical, and problem-solving abilities, demonstrating quick adaptability to new concepts. Always looking to continue education and expand knowledge
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Renjen Orthodontics
Rochester
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted orthodontist in patient examinations and treatment procedures.
- Prepared and sterilized dental instruments for clinical use.
- Managed patient records and scheduled appointments efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure a smooth workflow.
- Operated dental imaging equipment for diagnostic purposes.
- Maintained sterilization of instruments according to OSHA standards.
- Assisted orthodontist in clinical activities such as taking impressions, fitting bands, and placing arch wires.
- Assisted with laboratory procedures such as pouring models, trimming appliances, fabricating retainers.
- Supported administrative tasks such as filing documents, updating medical records.
- Ordered supplies for the office as needed.
- Organized patient records and kept track of treatment plans.
Periodontal Surgical Assistant
Farmington Family Dentistry
Rochester
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted in periodontal surgical procedures with precision and care.
- Prepared and organized surgical instruments for efficient workflow.
- Provided patient support during treatments, ensuring comfort and clarity.
- Sterilized equipment following strict infection control protocols.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation throughout procedures.
- Monitored patient vital signs during surgeries for safety assurance.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices.
- Ensured compliance with state laws regarding infection control measures while performing daily duties.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to appointments to ensure accuracy of data entered into EHR system.
- Sterilized instruments utilizing an autoclave machine per OSHA regulations.
- Ordered supplies and maintained inventory of all necessary items needed for day-to-day operations of office.
- Documented patient medical histories accurately and completely in electronic health records system.
- Assisted periodontist in patient care by preparing and sterilizing instruments, setting up trays, and providing necessary items during procedures.
Orthodontic Assistant
Rivoli & Rivoli Orthodontics
Rochester
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Assisted orthodontist in patient examinations and treatment procedures.
- Prepared and sterilized dental instruments for clinical use.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care instructions.
- Managed patient records and scheduled appointments efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure a smooth workflow.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the treatment area.
- Operated dental imaging equipment for diagnostic purposes.
- Supported orthodontist during fittings of braces and aligners.
- Performed chairside duties including preparation of trays and passing instruments to the doctor during procedures.
- Maintained sterilization of instruments according to OSHA standards.
- Greeted patients upon arrival in a friendly manner and ensured comfort throughout their visit.
- Assisted with laboratory procedures such as pouring models, trimming appliances, fabricating retainers.
Education
Sterile Processing
Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ04-2026
Skills
- Sterile processing
- Infection control
- Dental imaging
- Patient education
- Surgical assistance
- Document management
- Interpersonal communication
- Team collaboration
- Digital radiography
- X-ray processing
- OSHA regulations
- Sedation monitoring
- Infection control protocols
- Local anesthesia administration
- Surgical support
- Operating room etiquette
- Critical thinking
- Medical terminology
- Anatomy and physiology
- Professionalism and ethics
- Continuous learning attitude
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Surgical instrumentation
- Surgical equipment handling
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Renjen Orthodontics
03.2023 - 06.2024
Periodontal Surgical Assistant
Farmington Family Dentistry
08.2022 - 03.2023
Orthodontic Assistant
Rivoli & Rivoli Orthodontics
09.2020 - 08.2022
Sterile Processing
Penn Foster College