Assistant with 23 years of oral surgery experience and team player looking to be a part of a great team where I am able to utilize my knowledge and skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Assistant
Charleston Periodontics and Implant Dentistry
01.2020 - Current
Provide compassionate care to patients throughout their surgical experience, easing anxiety and ensuring comfort.
Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
Assisted in surgical procedures, demonstrating adaptability and knowledge across multiple procedures.
Responsible for 3D Dental Implant surgical work ups including the design and fabrication of surgical guides.
Assisted in complex surgical procedures.
Facilitated smooth transitions between surgeries with efficient room turnover times.
Surgical Assistant
Exemplar Oral Surgery
01.2022 - 07.2022
Surgical assistant and orthognathic coordinator.
Assisted in complex surgical procedures, demonstrating adaptability and knowledge.
Assisted in all aspects of oral surgery.
Worked with doctors and patients from the initial consultation through the surgical and recovery period.
Model surgery and surgical guide fabrication for Orthognathic cases.
Surgical Assistant
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates
08.2002 - 11.2019
Surgical Assistant and Orthognathic Coordinator.
As the Orthognathic Coordinator I worked with the doctor and patients from the initial consultation through the surgical and recovery period to ensure an easy process. Duties included emailing referring doctor, tracking office visits, working with the insurance coordinator to get surgeries approved. Model surgery and fabrication of surgical guides needed for the orthognathic case.
Assisted in all aspects of oral surgery including extractions, apicoectomies, biopsies, bone grafting, dental implants, facial trauma, TMJ, orthognathic surgery and AOX.
Worked as patient care coordinator for 3 years.
Provided exceptional customer service by addressing concerns, answering questions, and ensuring patient satisfaction with their care experience.
Streamlined communication between patients and providers, ensuring timely responses to inquiries and concerns.
Trained new staff members on office procedures and protocols, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
Fostered strong relationships with referral sources for increased network connections, benefiting both the clinic and its patients through expanded resources.
Education
High School Diploma -
Box Elder High Schoo
Brigham City, UT
05-1992
Skills
23 years of experience in the oral surgery field
Highly skilled in all aspects of oral surgery including hospital surgical procedure
Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills
Working knowledge of ICAT, VATECH, WinOMS, Open Dental, Dentrix, Romexis, Trios and Sprint Ray 3D Printing
Certification
X-ray
Nitrous
Phlebotomy and Venipuncture
Anesthesia Assistant
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Surgical Assistant
Exemplar Oral Surgery
01.2022 - 07.2022
Surgical Assistant
Charleston Periodontics and Implant Dentistry
01.2020 - Current
Surgical Assistant
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates
08.2002 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
Box Elder High Schoo
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