Lisa Countryman
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with extensive experience supporting examinations, fillings, and restorative procedures. Strong in chairside assistance, digital X-rays, sterilization, and operatory setup. Dedicated to maintaining safe, organized treatment areas and delivering smooth patient care.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
DR. Gordon
Prairie Village, Kansas
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted Dr. Gordon during examinations, fillings, and routine dental procedures.
- Prepared treatment rooms for appointments and sterilized instruments to ensure readiness for patient care.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Positioned patients comfortably and explained chairside instructions clearly.
- Set up trays, suction tools, and materials for restorative treatments.
- Took dental x-rays and organized images for efficient review by Dr. Gordon.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Cleaned operatories and maintained infection control standards throughout daily care.
Dental Assistant
DR. Jerry Gerold Martinich
Prairie Village, Kansas
12.2003 - 06.2024
- Prepared treatment rooms for Dr. Jerry appointments and sterilized dental instruments to ensure readiness for patient care.
- Assisted Dr. Jerry during examinations, fillings, and routine dental procedures.
- Took dental x-rays and organized images for Dr. Jerry's review to facilitate accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Positioned patients comfortably and explained chairside instructions clearly.
- Cleaned operatories and maintained infection control standards throughout daily care.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms, and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to uphold infection control standards and ensure a smooth transition for subsequent patients.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Lead Person
Universal Mfg
Kansas City, Missouri
06.1985 - 07.2003
- Monitored manufacturing line operations for safety, quality, and smooth output.
- Inspected parts and finished products for defects and specification compliance.
- Coordinated material flow between departments and workstations.
Asst. manager
Winchells donuts
Independence, Missouri
09.1983 - 06.1985
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
- Supervised shift operations at Winchell's donuts, ensuring efficient front counter service.
- Trained team members on customer service, register use, and store procedure.
- Managed daily inventory checks for donuts, ingredients, and paper supplies.
- Coordinated baking schedules and optimized product display for appealing fresh case presentation.
- Handled customer concerns with clear communication and professional problem solving.
- Monitored cleanliness standards across kitchen, lobby, and service areas.
- Reviewed cash handling and balanced registers during store shifts.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain high company standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Van Horn High School
Independence, MO05-1983
Skills
- Dental radiography
- Chairside assistance
- Infection control
- Sterilization procedures
- Treatment room setup
- Patient scheduling
- Supply inventory
- Equipment maintenance
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Clear communication
- Team collaboration
- Professionalism and etiquette
Timeline
Dental Assistant
DR. Gordon
06.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
DR. Jerry Gerold Martinich
12.2003 - 06.2024
Lead Person
Universal Mfg
06.1985 - 07.2003
Asst. manager
Winchells donuts
09.1983 - 06.1985
High School Diploma -
Van Horn High School