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Jordan Finley

Redmond,OR

Summary

Reliable Dental Assistant with 5 years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with full mouth restorations, veneers, and in office crowns using the cerec, also ortho as well. setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, CTs, and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

PSR

St Charles
Redmond, OR
10.2024 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

Dental Assistant

Kelley Mingus DMD
Bend, OR
01.2019 - 01.2023

Typed patient data into computer system using Dentrix while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, veneers, FMR, casts and impressions.
Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns, Onlays, veneers, full mouth restorations, FOY dentures.

  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, and applying lead aprons.
  • Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.

Dental Assistant

Advantage Dental
La Pine , OR
05.2016 - 11.2018
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
  • Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
  • Completed tooth impressions to support creation of accurate dental work to correct problems such as missing teeth.
  • Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Performed general chair-side duties to assist with various procedures, including general, endo and oral surgery.

Customer Service Representative

Consumer Cellular Incorporated
Redmond, OR
08.2014 - 04.2016
  • Regularly exceeded daily sales and product add-on quotas.
  • Cultivated customer loyalty, promoted repeat customers and improved sales.
  • Assisted customers with setting appointments, shipping and special order requests, and arranging merchandise pick-up at other locations.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Achieved and consistently exceeded revenue quota through product and service promotion during routine calls.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.

Caregiver

River Wood Assisted Living
Tualatin , OR
12.2011 - 08.2014
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Helped family members plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.

Cashier

Taco Bell
Tigard, OR
01.2009 - 11.2011
  • Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
  • Reviewed and resolved differences between accounting information and cash drawer.
  • Checked prices for customers and processed items sold by scanning barcodes.
  • Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales.
  • Counted cash in register drawer at beginning and end of shift.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.

Education

Dental Assisting Certificate - Dental Assisting

Anthem College
Beaverton, OR
3 2011

None - Was Studying For Dental Assisting

Portland Community College
Portland, OR

Skills

    Proficient in Dentrix and dexis

  • Patient Data Gathering
  • Infection Control Proficiency
  • Dental Staff Assistance
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Patient Relations
  • Data Confidentiality Measures
  • Dental radiography
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Electronic Charting
  • Full Mouth Radiographs
  • MS Office
  • Cerec trained
  • CT trained

  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Dependable and responsible

Timeline

PSR

St Charles
10.2024 - Current

Dental Assistant

Kelley Mingus DMD
01.2019 - 01.2023

Dental Assistant

Advantage Dental
05.2016 - 11.2018

Customer Service Representative

Consumer Cellular Incorporated
08.2014 - 04.2016

Caregiver

River Wood Assisted Living
12.2011 - 08.2014

Cashier

Taco Bell
01.2009 - 11.2011

Dental Assisting Certificate - Dental Assisting

Anthem College

None - Was Studying For Dental Assisting

Portland Community College
Jordan Finley