Louisa Beal
Annette Island Service Unit
Bethel,AK
20
years of professional experience
Results-driven dental assistant with expertise in digital X-ray proficiency and appointment scheduling at Annette Island Service Unit. Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and cross-training capabilities, while maintaining strict sterilization protocols. Proven ability to optimize clinic workflow and support dental procedures, ensuring high-quality care and patient comfort.
Work History
Dental Assistant
14 Years 10 Months- Assisted in patient preparation and management for dental procedures.
- Maintained sterilization protocols for instruments and equipment.
- Recorded patient medical histories and treatment plans accurately.
- Supported dentists during examinations by providing necessary tools and assistance.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices.
- Managed appointment scheduling to optimize clinic workflow efficiency.
- Conducted inventory checks for dental supplies, ensuring availability of essential materials.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance patient comfort and satisfaction during visits.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Secretary
4 Years 5 Months- Managed daily office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and timely communication.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for staff and tourists, optimizing schedules and logistics.
- Developed and maintained filing systems, enhancing document retrieval efficiency.
- Prepared meeting agendas and minutes, supporting effective decision-making processes.
- Assisted in planning tourism events, contributing to successful visitor engagement initiatives.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Dental impressions
Dental radiography
Digital X-ray proficiency
Equipment sterilization
Appointment scheduling
Professionalism and etiquette
Patient scheduling
Cross-training capabilities
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Annette Island Service Unit
06.2003 - 04.2018Read More
Secretary
Metlakatla Tourism
04.1998 - 09.2002Read More
Metlakatla High School
High School Diploma
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