Kelsey Curtis
Taylor,AZ
Summary
Adept Dental Assistant with a proven track record at Snowflake Family Dental and AZ Max Surgeons showcasing exceptional skills in dental radiography and fostering teamwork. Elevated patient care through meticulous sterilization techniques and effective chairside support. Mentored peers, enhancing operational efficiency. Achievements include optimizing supply management and significantly improving patient satisfaction and safety protocols.
Professional dental care provider with strong background in clinical support and patient care. Known for excellent communication, patient management, and technical assistance during procedures. Dependable team player with focus on achieving positive outcomes and adapting to changing environments. Skilled in sterilization techniques, radiography, and maintaining infection control standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Lead Surgical Assistant
AZ Max Surgeons
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
Dental Assistant
Snowflake Family Dental
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- 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 25 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.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- 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.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
Education
GED -
Snowflake High School
SnowflakeSkills
- Proficient in Dental Impressions
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Dental radiography
- Equipment sterilization
- Coaching and mentoring
- Surgical equipment handling
- Proficient Treatment Room Configuration
- Operating room etiquette
- Sterilization techniques
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Appointment scheduling
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Workplace safety
- Safe sharps disposal
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Medication administration
- Cross-training capabilities
- Patient relations
- Infection control protocols
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
- IV Certification
Timeline
Team Lead Surgical Assistant
AZ Max Surgeons
08.2022 - 08.2024
Dental Assistant
Snowflake Family Dental
07.2020 - 08.2022
GED -
Snowflake High School
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