Justin Smith
Elizabeth,IN
Summary
Professional surgical assistant with comprehensive expertise in preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative procedures. Skilled in ensuring patient safety, maintaining sterile environments, and supporting surgeons with precision. Strong focus on team collaboration and adapting to changing needs while consistently delivering reliable results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Assistant
New Albany Oral Surgery
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, demonstrating adaptability and knowledge across multiple disciplines.
- Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
- Provided compassionate care to patients throughout their surgical experience, easing anxiety and ensuring comfort.
- Reduced post-operative complications through thorough wound care and dressing application.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to surgeon for further investigation.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Provided preoperative and postoperative education to patients and families to manage recovery.
- Assisted surgeons with critical decision-making processes during challenging cases.
- Assisted with transfer of patients from recovery room to operating room, providing care and support.
- Increased patient satisfaction with compassionate post-operative care and thorough follow-up instructions.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Dental EDDA
Heartland Dental
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Provided outstanding patient care by effectively assisting dentists in various oral surgery procedures, including extractions, bone grafting, and implant placement.
- Expedited turnaround time on lab work requests through clear communication with external laboratories on case specifications and delivery expectations.
- Excelled in taking high-quality digital x-rays while adhering to radiation safety guidelines to protect patients from unnecessary exposure risks.
- Skillfully fabricated temporary crowns, bridges, and other prosthetics as needed during dental procedures.
- Provided excellent chairside assistance during examinations, cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals, crown placements, and other dental procedures.
- Assisted dentist with paperwork and billing protocol for both routine and less common procedures.
- Contributed to effective team communication, coordinating with front office staff regarding patient scheduling and insurance matters.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing thorough explanations of dental procedures and addressing concerns.
Dental EDDA
Beechwood Dental
02.2018 - 06.2022
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Provided outstanding patient care by effectively assisting dentists in various oral surgery procedures, including extractions, bone grafting, and implant placement.
- Expedited turnaround time on lab work requests through clear communication with external laboratories on case specifications and delivery expectations.
- Excelled in taking high-quality digital x-rays while adhering to radiation safety guidelines to protect patients from unnecessary exposure risks.
- Fostered a positive environment for patients by displaying empathy, professionalism, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Ensured seamless transition between appointments by promptly preparing rooms for incoming patients after completing thorough sanitization procedures between visits.
- Assisted in training new EDDA hires on office protocols, equipment usage, and best practices for chairside assistance.
- Skillfully fabricated temporary crowns, bridges, and other prosthetics as needed during dental procedures.
- Reduced appointment times with efficient instrument sterilization and preparation processes.
Education
Diploma Expanded Functions Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant
ATA College
Louisville, KY12-2018
Skills
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Surgical equipment handling
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Operating room etiquette
- Infection control protocols
- Surgical support
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
Timeline
Surgical Assistant
New Albany Oral Surgery
05.2023 - 11.2024
Dental EDDA
Heartland Dental
07.2022 - 05.2023
Dental EDDA
Beechwood Dental
02.2018 - 06.2022
Diploma Expanded Functions Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant
ATA College
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