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Kasey OLSON

Gresham,OR

Summary

Experienced with patient care and dental procedure support, ensuring smooth clinic operations. Utilizes effective sterilization and infection control practices for safe environment. Knowledge of dental software and radiography, enhancing patient care quality and clinic efficiency and providing support with other team members and delivering superior customer/patient service.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

EFDA Dental Assistant

Bos Dental
09.2002 - 09.2025
  • Assisted with patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental instruments and work areas.
  • Supported dental team in scheduling appointments and managing patient records.
  • Learned proper sterilization techniques for equipment and tools used in procedures.
  • Recorded patient medical histories and updated information accurately in systems.
  • Provided patients with post-operative care instructions and answered basic inquiries.
  • Helped ensure compliance with safety regulations and infection control protocols.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls and text messaging services, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
  • Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
  • Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.

EFDA Dental Assistant

Dr. John Chessar
04.2000 - 09.2002
  • Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
  • Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
  • Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
  • Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
  • Contributed to clinic's reputation for excellence by consistently receiving positive patient feedback.
  • Improved patient care with meticulous attention to instrument sterilization and preparation.
  • Supported dental procedures, ensuring efficient operation and patient satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with dental team to develop treatment plans, ensuring patient needs were met comprehensively.
  • Conducted inventory management to maintain essential supplies, avoiding procedural delays.
  • Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - EFDA Dental Assistant Certificate

Linn-Benton Community College
Albany, OR
06-1998

Associate of Arts - Science

Mt.Hood CC
Gresham, OR
06-1996

Skills

    From 1986-1993 I worked retail primarily in the Pharmacy department at Rite Aid and performed a variety of duties emphasizing on superior customer service and team member support

Timeline

EFDA Dental Assistant

Bos Dental
09.2002 - 09.2025

EFDA Dental Assistant

Dr. John Chessar
04.2000 - 09.2002

Associate of Applied Science - EFDA Dental Assistant Certificate

Linn-Benton Community College

Associate of Arts - Science

Mt.Hood CC

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