Marion Gipson

Highly motivated and detail-orientated oral surgery assistant with 30+ years of experience in assisting with a wide range of surgical procedures, including extractions, implant placements, periodontal soft & hard tissue surgery and bone grafting.

• Recognized consistently for performance,organizational skills, excellence and contributions to success in oral surgery.
• Experience in leading a team and providing guidance when needed.
• Prepared patients for surgery by obtaining medical history, vital signs, and providing pre-operative instructions.
• Proven ability to maintain a sterile and organized surgical environment, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Provide essential support to oral surgeons during procedures.
• Keeping track of surgical supply and medication inventory and ordering more if needed.
• Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
• Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
• Performed INR and glucose level diagnostic tests as needed.
• Operating X -Ray and CBCT scanning equipment assuring quality images.
• Prepared surgical area by ensuring that all necessary dental instruments were sterilized and patients were ready.
• Controlled monthly Emergency preparedness checklist and emergency medication supply list.
• Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
• Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
• Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
• Calmed nervous patients by speaking softly, answering questions, and providing compassionate care.

• Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
• Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
• Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
• Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
• Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
• Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
• Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
• Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
• Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
• Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
• Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
• Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
• Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
• Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 20 procedures daily.