Lemonica Gale
463-200 Upper Christie Street, Janesville,CA
Summary
Professional with a strong background in clinical support and inmate patient care within the Correctional setting. Known for excellent communication, patient management. Dependable team player with focus on achieving positive outcomes and adapting to changing environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant-Corrections
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
08.2009 - 02.2025
- Knowledge of Department Operational Manual (DOM) and Local Operation Procedures (LOP) for both local institutional and dental procedures.
- Maintained trainings both monthly and yearly, as needed.
- Maintained Continued Education courses to remain eligible at state level licensing for Registered Dental Assistant.
- First Aide/CPR Certified
- Supervised Inmate patients within the dental clinic.
- Prepared and presented Inmate patient treatment plans.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems for accuracy and efficiency.
- Yearly training on SOMS. (Strategic Offender Management System)
- Assisted dental professionals in patient procedures, ensuring compliance with safety and infection control protocols.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- 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.
- Handled administrative tasks such as scheduling inmate patients, verifying location/housing of patients and communicating with Custody regarding scheduling and Inmate patient escorting.
- Correspond with Custody regarding any changes to schedules or delays if there were any emergencies or codes.
- Increased office efficiency by maintaining patient records with up-to-date information.
- Assisted in dental radiography, ensuring safety and accuracy for diagnostic purposes and dental treatment procedures.
Education
No Degree - General Education/Early Childhood Education 33 Unt
Lassen Community College
Susanville, CA06.1996
Dental Assistant 36 Units - Dental
Carrington College
Sacramento06-2008
High School Diploma -
Lassen Union High School
Susanville, California 06-1994
Timeline
Dental Assistant-Corrections
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
08.2009 - 02.2025
No Degree - General Education/Early Childhood Education 33 Unt
Lassen Community College
Dental Assistant 36 Units - Dental
Carrington College
High School Diploma -
Lassen Union High School
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