Joyce Richards
Summary
Meticulous surgical team member skilled at coordinating supplies and instruments to prepare for procedures and assist staff. Maintain aseptic fields and unobstructed views to help surgeries succeed. Efficiently prioritize tasks and communicate with surgical staff.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Assistant
Drs.Rawson,Braxton,ChicolaOralMaxillofacialAssocia
Pensacola, Florida
08.2011 - Current
- Assist in surgical extractions,implants,and diagnosis of intra/extra oral lesions,Ridge Augmentations,Free soft tissue grafts,internal/external sinus lifts,and chin grafts.
- Certified for conscious/deep sedation
- Familiar with general concepts and principles of pharmacology
- Managed complications and crash cart
- CPR and AED trained and certified
- Sterilization of all dental instruments
- AAOMS certified
- Radiology certified
Surgical Assistant
Dr. Charles W. Elwell Jr.,DMD
Shalimar, FL
10.2005 - 10.2009
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
- Quickly responded to emergency situations during procedures with life-saving aid.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging and suctioning surgical sites.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Mark Schott DDS
New Orleans, LA
04.1999 - 08.2005
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Assisted in Endodontics,Periodontics,Prosthodontics,Implants.
- Certified in Dental Radiology.
- Sterilization of all dental instruments.
- Clean and set up operating rooms and interact with patients
- Proficient with East Dental software.
- All office manager duties
Front Office Manager and Bookkeeper
Bowmans Nu Cleaners
Kenner, LA
03.1994 - 04.1999
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Managed budgets, appointment scheduling, employee and event itineraries and accounts to improve productivity initiatives.
Education
No Degree - Dental Anesthesia
AAMOS
No Degree - Dental Assisting And Radiology
Eastern College
Metairie, LAHigh School Diploma -
Fort Walton Beach High School
Fort Walton Beach, FL06.1987
Skills
- Suturing
- Pre- and post-surgical counts
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Patient transportation
- Passing surgical instruments
- Safe sharps disposal
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Medication Administration
- Wound Dressing
- Decision Making
Timeline
Surgical Assistant
Drs.Rawson,Braxton,ChicolaOralMaxillofacialAssocia
08.2011 - Current
Surgical Assistant
Dr. Charles W. Elwell Jr.,DMD
10.2005 - 10.2009
Dental Assistant
Dr. Mark Schott DDS
04.1999 - 08.2005
Front Office Manager and Bookkeeper
Bowmans Nu Cleaners
03.1994 - 04.1999
No Degree - Dental Anesthesia
AAMOS
No Degree - Dental Assisting And Radiology
Eastern College
High School Diploma -
Fort Walton Beach High School