Natalie Sommer
Troy,MO
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Lincoln County Health Department
Troy, MO
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
Tech
St.Louis Eye Clinic
Bridgeton, MO
06.2019 - 03.2023
- Provided patient care by taking vital signs and medical histories.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing, scheduling appointments, and preparing charts.
- Assisted physicians with examinations and procedures.
- Prepared patients for examination by obtaining information about their medical history and reason for visit.
- Answered phones, took messages, and responded to inquiries from patients and staff members.
- Maintained cleanliness of exam rooms between patients visits.
- Scheduled follow up visits for patients according to physician instructions.
- Reviewed patient records to ensure accuracy of data entered into computer systems.
- Performed comprehensive eye exams, including refractions and contact lens fittings.
- Educated patients on proper care for their eyewear and vision health.
- Assisted with the pre-testing of patients prior to doctor's examination.
- Administered diagnostic tests such as visual field testing, color blindness testing and ocular motility assessment.
- Provided post-operative care instructions to patients who had undergone cataract surgery or other procedures involving the eyes.
- Conducted routine cleaning of equipment used in examinations such as slit lamps, tonometers.
- Prepared patients and administered basic eye exam tests.
- Sent patient prescriptions to pharmacies and scheduled future appointments.
- Observed pupils, visual acuteness and extra-ocular movements to check patient status.
- Counseled patients in surgery and treatment plans.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mulberry Grove High School
Mulberry Grove Illinois05-2009
Some College (No Degree) - CNA
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, ILSome College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy
SCC
CottlevilleEMT - In EMT Classes. Finish Date 02/2024
Montgomery Count Ambulance
Skills
- Patient Services
- Patient Education
- Dental Hygiene
- Instrument preparation
- Clinical Support
- Procedure Support
- Patient Relations
- Patient Counseling
- Equipment Sterilization
- Dental Radiography
- Oral Surgery
- Four-handed procedures
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Lincoln County Health Department
01.2024 - Current
Tech
St.Louis Eye Clinic
06.2019 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Mulberry Grove High School
Some College (No Degree) - CNA
Kaskaskia College
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy
SCC
EMT - In EMT Classes. Finish Date 02/2024
Montgomery Count Ambulance
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