KIMBERLY GRUVER
DR. FREDRIC STERRITT
SOUTH PLAINFIELD,NJ
1
Certification
41
years of professional experience
Well-respected certified orthodontic assistant with over 20 years experience treating patients for a variety of conditions. Board Certified in orthodontic assisting(COA), x-ray license, CPR and first aid
Highly-motivated, team-oriented.
Seasoned medical professional who maintains composure and focus even in the most difficult and stressful circumstances.
Ability to multi-task.
Highly-motivated, team-oriented.
Seasoned medical professional who maintains composure and focus even in the most difficult and stressful circumstances.
Ability to multi-task.
Work History
HEAD ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT/MANAGER
33 Years 3 Months- Managed, directed and coordinated 20 assistants schedules, vacations, in four offices.
- Hiring and firing of assistants
- Training of new assistants
- Coordinate with local community events and fundraisers.
- Developed open rapport with patients, encouraging them to share questions and concerns.
- Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid the spread of disease and infection.
- Monitored patients' condition and progress and re-evaluated treatments as necessary.
- Inspected medical instruments, equipment and operating rooms to maintain proper hygiene and sterility.
- Prescribes preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, such as diet and care for oral health.
- Advised and educated patients regarding diet, hygiene and effective disease prevention methods.
- Coordinate new construction in offices, and the removal and installation of large equipment.
- Properly discard of old patients files.
- Set up lunches and meetings for doctors.
- Set up continuing education
- Charting procedures for patients.
- Politely answered phones and scheduled or confirmed office appointments.
- Successfully assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Accurately recorded treatment information in patient records.
- Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies when necessary.
- Worked closely with patients before, during and after dental procedures.
- Diligently cleaned instruments and work areas in accordance with sterilization and disinfectant protocol.
- Maintained proper universal precautions and infection control procedures at all times.
- Sharpened and sterilized dental instruments.
- Took impressions for retainers and appliances.
- Remove and place wires
- Fit bands
- Impressions for invisalign.
- Place attachments for invisalign.
- Developed and implemented individualized dental care plans for patients.
- Instructed patients on dental hygiene practices such as proper tooth-brushing and flossing techniques.
- Counseled patients about proper nutrition and self-care programs.
- Quickly and thoroughly set up trays and sharpened instruments.
- Formulated treatment plans with orthodontists.
- Evaluated oral and dental health.
- Supervised and led a team of orthodontic assistants and support staff of 20
- Set up examination room and dental trays in preparation for examinations and procedures.
- Complied annual recommendations for end of fiscal year budgets.
- Work with vendors to order and maintain inventory of office supplies.
- Planned and executed all aspects of office move.
Caterer Coordinator
8 Years 4 Months- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation and safety issues.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals and kitchen sanitation.
- Planned lunch, dinner and bar menus, as well as special menus for events and catering.
- Positively engaged with customers, offering menu information, providing suggestions and showing genuine appreciation for their business.
- Scheduled appointments for the owner to meet with clients
- Ordering of food, table cloths, ect.
Education
High School Diploma
Certified Dental Assissant
Skills
Conflict resolution ability
Strong interpersonal skills
Calm under pressure
Staff management
Dedicated to excellence
Fast learner
Highly dependable
Certification
- X-RAY License
- Certified Orthodontic Assistant DANB
- CPR American Heart Association
Timeline
HEAD ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT/MANAGER
DR. FREDRIC STERRITT
08.1993 - CurrentRead More
Caterer Coordinator
FJK Elegant Catering
07.1985 - 11.1993Read More
Boces
Certified Dental Assissant
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Westlake High School
High School Diploma
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