Melanie Kellogg
Redding,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented surgical dental assistant with experience providing direct patient care and ordering dental supplies in busy dental practices. Trained in sterilization procedures and patient relations. Highly skilled in dental radiography and patient charting.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Dental Assistant
Team Periodontics
11.2019 - Current
- Clean and sterilize dental tools and equipment, organize treatment rooms, and restock supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Monitoring patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepare patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Measure and record vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Maintain dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Periocharting
Shift Leader
Cold Stone Creamery
04.2018 - 09.2019
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Served customers with speed and detail orientation, keeping team running smoothly throughout service fluctuations.
- Operated cash register for cash and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Education
Associate of Science - Natural Sciences
Shasta College
Redding, CA05.2022
Skills
- Henry Schein Dentrix Ascend
- Autoclave Operation
- Surgical Documentation
- Medical Charting
- Full Mouth Radiographs
- Patient Care Standards
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Treatment Room Preparation
Timeline
Surgical Dental Assistant
Team Periodontics
11.2019 - Current
Shift Leader
Cold Stone Creamery
04.2018 - 09.2019
Associate of Science - Natural Sciences
Shasta College