Melissa Flood
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Gresham,OR
Summary
Detailed oriented and reliable Expanded Functions Dental Assistant with 13 years of experience.
The continued growth and wide-ranged career skills I have developed has assisted with efficiently handling lead administrative tasks and assisting chairside with a range of dental procedures. I continuously strive to be grounded in fostering a supportive work environment with being commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients.
I have been working as an OSHA Coordinator at two separate dental clinics, taking care of training, compliance and documentation following regulated OSHA guidelines.
I have found being a member of the American Dental Assistant Association has continued providing me with opportunities to learn, grow and excel in the dentistry field.
My experience working in a variety of busy dental practices has enhanced my adept performance in the various tasks of being a chairside assistant and OSHA Coordinator for the past 6 years.
I am seeking a new position within a caring clinical environment, where I can continue to provide exceptional care to patients and make a positive impact with being apart of a dedicated team.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
EFDA / OSHA Coordinator
Timber Dental
Portland, OR
05.2023 - Current
- Assisting with prior chart review, aid in gathering medical clearances / records, and daily entering detailed chart notes for each patient for the dentist to view and evaluate.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, record keeping of office maintenance and repairs, ensuring availability of proper equipment for daily operations.
- Enhancing operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed as OSHA Coordinator.
- Collaborate with department heads and clinical staff to develop strategic plans aligning with overall company objectives, fostering a unified approach toward reaching clinical goals.
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met, deadlines were adhered to, and compliancy had been met efficiently.
- Regular productive collaberation with lead assistant and management to assist in implemented project management techniques with the staff to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
- Actively volunteered to broaden my work responsibilities during a medical leave involving the office's lead assistant.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, ordering and equipment repairs to ensure availability for daily operations.
- Knowledgeable with capturing impression scans for restorative dental crowns, bridges and removable devices with a Primescan machine.
- Educating patients on oral care, dental hygiene, and post operative care instructions.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Interdent - Gentle Dental
Albany, OR
11.2012 - 05.2023
- Maintained dental supplies and a clean workspace by ensuring regular instrument sterilization and effective equipment operation(s).
- Managed inventory and ordering of dental supplies to ensure availability for daily operations.
- Years of orthodontic training, including traditional and Invisalign Tx
- clinical skills with nitrous oxide administering for sedation procedures.
- Expose intraoral dental diagnostic x-rays in accordance with all guidelines, ensuring patient safety and accurate dental assessments.
- Maintained office compliance and training following strict state guidelines as an OSHA Coordinator.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures/patient care.
- Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
- Versatility with working with multiple providers and a range of specialties within the company, with orthodontic and oral surgery dental providers.
- Professional training and assisting under skilled dental clinical director, Doctor Joe Pham, DDS
Education
High School Diploma -
Philomath High School
EFODA Certified Program
Linn Benton Community College
Albany, OR2010
Skills
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
OSHA compliancy with documentation and recordkeeping
Primescan Digital Scanner Software Experience
Detail-oriented Data Entry Assistance in Chart Review
Team Building Motivated Mindset
Active listening and Interpersonal Communication while working with ADA Hearing
Radiography proficiency
Adaptability and flexibility
Dental X-ray certification
Years of OSHA Coordinator Experience
Active listening and Interpersonal communication oriented
Managing inventory, ordering, and service repair logs
Knowledge with capturing dental impression scans (Primescan)
Software experience (Open Dental, XDR )
Exceptional at fostering high quality patient care
Precise in maintaining accurate patient records and documentation
Adept providing 4 handed dentistry
Active member of ADAA and values continued education
Timeline
EFDA / OSHA Coordinator
Timber Dental
05.2023 - Current
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Interdent - Gentle Dental
11.2012 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Philomath High School
EFODA Certified Program
Linn Benton Community College