Mercedes Schmidt
Norway ,IA
Summary
Dynamic dental professional with extensive experience at Cassill Dental Arts, excelling in patient relations and infection control. Proficient in digital X-ray techniques and equipment sterilization, I effectively collaborated with the dental team to enhance patient comfort and streamline operations, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Cassill Dental Arts
410 Ashton Place NE Cedar Rapids, IA
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental operatory and instruments.
- Managed patient records and scheduling using electronic health record systems.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices.
- Supported dentists with chairside assistance during various treatments.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols and safety standards.
- Collaborated with dental team to streamline workflow and enhance patient experience.
- Conducted inventory management for dental supplies and equipment replenishment.
- 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.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
CNA
Keystone Care Center
Keystone, IA
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Advocated for patient needs, facilitating communication between patients and medical teams.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Education
Associate of Arts - Undergraduate
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IAHigh School
Vinton Shellsburg
Vinton, IA05.2022
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Sterilization techniques
- Appointment scheduling
- X-ray processing
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Patient scheduling
- Cross-training capabilities
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient relations
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Cassill Dental Arts
06.2023 - Current
CNA
Keystone Care Center
03.2021 - 05.2023
Associate of Arts - Undergraduate
Hawkeye Community College
High School
Vinton Shellsburg