Lacey Jones
Wamego,KS
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Coordinator
Tooth Story Dental
Manhattan, KS
10.2018 - Current
- Provided guidance and support to team members regarding clinical best practices.
- Participated in the recruitment process for new employees by conducting interviews and making hiring decisions.
- Assisted in the training of new dental assistants by providing guidance on protocols and processes.
- Instructed patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and post-operative care.
- Tracked inventory levels of dental materials, tools, and equipment to ensure sufficient stock was always available.
- Provided chairside assistance to dentists during dental procedures.
- Actively participated in team meetings to discuss workflow strategies for improving productivity.
- Adhered to all applicable laws related to HIPAA compliance for protecting patient confidentiality.
- Track clinical staff hours and PTO
- Laser Safety Officer
- Tracks and Schedule Ortho Referrals
- Monitor and schedule BLS certifications for employees and doctor
- Ensures all dental equipment is maintained and registered through the state
- Maintain and keep employee's records up to date
- Pays and maintains billing records for all dental purchases
- Communicates with all dental representatives
Dental Assistant
Sunflower Smiles Dentistry
Topeka, KS
04.2016 - 09.2018
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Dental Assistant
Little Apple Pediatic Dentistry
Manhattan, KS
05.2010 - 04.2016
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
Education
Dental Assisting
Salina Area Technical College
Salina, KS05-2010
Skills
- Process Improvements
- Improving Clinical Quality Outcomes
- Clinical Education
- Patient Flow Coordination
- HIPAA Compliant
- Patient Health Education
- Organizing Staff Schedules
- Clinical Leadership
- Patient Care
- Developing Training Programs
- Supragingival Scaling Certified
- BLS Certified
- Nitrous Oxide Certified
- Healthy Start Certified
Timeline
Clinical Coordinator
Tooth Story Dental
10.2018 - Current
Dental Assistant
Sunflower Smiles Dentistry
04.2016 - 09.2018
Dental Assistant
Little Apple Pediatic Dentistry
05.2010 - 04.2016
Dental Assisting
Salina Area Technical College
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