Lauren Bryski
Webster Dental Care
Niles,IL
8
Certifications
19
years of professional experience
Surgical Assistant and Specialties Lead with experience supporting oral and maxillofacial and periodontal procedures in a multi-physician setting. Coordinates 6-handed surgery support for 20+ oral surgery cases per week, obtains vital signs and ICAT imagery, updates 10+ patient records per day, and manages 5+ supply orders per month while maintaining sterilization, inventory, and patient flow across daily clinical operations. Holds D.A.A.N.C.E certification as well as BLS certification and brings practical leadership in scheduling, records, and supply control.
Work History
Surgical Assistant and Specialties Lead
4 Years 9 Months- Coordinate 15 surgical patient records weekly while supporting daily clinical flow and scheduling.
- Support oral surgery teams with chairside assistance during procedures, patient prep, and smooth room turnover.
- Manage appointment scheduling, patient processing, billing, bookkeeping, and supply ordering for daily practice operations.
- Collect medical histories, monitor vital signs, and capture X-ray and ICAT imagery for treatment support.
Surgical Assistant
7 Years- Supported 6-handed oral and maxillofacial surgery to maintain optimal patient care and smooth daily workflow.
- Processed 20 patient records weekly while maintaining accurate scheduling, documentation, and follow-up coordination.
- Managed appointment scheduling, referral letters, and patient processing to keep administrative workflows organized.
- Documented medical histories, vital signs, and imaging for patients using X-ray and ICAT systems.
- Maintained sterilization, sanitation, and equipment upkeep across exam rooms and facilities.
Clinical Manager and Surgical Assistant
1 Year- Collected medical histories, recorded vital signs, and performed X-ray and ICAT imaging before procedures.
- Assisted in oral maxillofacial surgery, prepared equipment, and maintained clean, sterile treatment areas.
- Tracked supplies, inventory, and purchasing records while supporting billing, bookkeeping, and cost control.
Surgical and Dental Assistant, and Central Dispensing Surgical Assistant
6 Years- Serve as a key member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team for a busy Implantology practice. Assist multiple MDs, and DDS’ in ensuring optimal patient care and smooth daily functionings
- Highly experienced in assisting 6 handed oral maxillofacial surgery, mostly involving dental implants
- Efficient handling of administrative duties; answering phones, scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, patient processing, ordering of supplies, billing and bookkeeping
- Proficient in taking patient medical histories and vital signs, as well as taking X-ray and ICAT imagery including various picture records
- Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation/ disinfection/ sterilization and maintenance of all facilities, exam rooms and equipment.
- Implemented practice’s quality assurance and control program, ensured compliance with HIPAA, and OSHA regulations; improved patient care/satisfaction
- Competently prepared in emergency situations certified by the American Heart Association as an Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS) provider
- Inventory and cost management/ Surgical clinical coordinator
Education
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Medical Assisting
Skills
Clinical coordinator/ Managed staff with daily roles and expectations
Medical records specialist
Inventory management
maintaining records of purchasing and accounting
reconciled for billing
DEA compliance (keeping logs of scheduled 1-3 drugs)
Performing X-ray imagery (Films and various digital systems)
conducting ICAT imagery
Patient education
Pre and Post operative instructions and care
Patient vital sign monitoring (pre-operatively
during the operations as well as post-operatively)
Setting up and managing operating equipment
Pre-surgical preparation
Passing surgical instruments
Obtain dental molds/ casts of patient’s mouth
Data entry
Attention to Detail
Certification
Certified by the American Red Cross for workplace violence awareness
Timeline
Surgical Assistant and Specialties Lead
Webster Dental Care
01.2022 - CurrentRead More
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Chicago Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
01.2014 - 01.2021Read More
Clinical Manager and Surgical Assistant
Chicago Surgical Arts
01.2013 - 01.2014Read More
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Clear Choice Dental Implants
01.2008 - 01.2014Read More
Robert Morris University
Associate of Applied Science Degree from Medical Assisting
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