Nina Ferrer
Yorkville,IL
Summary
Skilled surgical assistant offering more than 13 years of experience and well versed in dental and periodontal surgical procedures. Adept at orienting and training technical staff and implementing policies to streamline workflow. Excited to bring expertise to growing organization offering room for advancement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
SURGICAL ASSISTANT
PROGRESSIVE PERIODONTICS
09.2021 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to patients throughout their surgical experience, easing anxiety and ensuring comfort.
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, demonstrating adaptability and knowledge across multiple disciplines.
- Contributed to successful surgeries, anticipating surgeon needs and promptly delivering instruments.
- Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all surgical activities for record-keeping purposes and quality control analysis.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between surgeries with efficient room turnover times.
- Provided preoperative and postoperative education to patients and families to manage recovery.
- Assisted alongside with patients under sedation as well as on a sedative.
DENTAL ASSISTANT
FAIRVIEW DENTAL ASSOCIATES
01.2013 - 09.2021
- Collaborate with dentists in the following procedures: composite fillings, implant crowns, extractions, root canals as well as independently made temporary crowns and in-house whitening trays
- Assisted hygienists with peri charting, digital x-rays, and create treatment plans for patients' future appointments
- In Charge of ordering all products and supplies for 5 doctors
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Responsible for the maintenance of equipment for all 16 operatories
ASSISTANT MANAGER
HEARTLAND DENTAL CARE
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Responsible for confirming dental and hygiene appointments, explaining insurance breakdowns, conducting collection calls, auditing accounts, filling unscheduled openings, promoting treatment plans and preventing cancellations
- Collaborated with pharmacies and labs for patients' prescriptions, pre-medications and crown cases
- Screened the insurance report and input patient's data records into Dentrix System
- Networked with insurance companies to insure claims, perio charts, x-rays etc
- Maintained a high level of customer service reducing patient retention.
Education
CERTIFICATE - CORONAL POLISHING
01.2014
CERTIFICATE - APPLICATION OF PIT AND FISSURE SEALANTS
01.2014
DIPLOMA -
WEST AURORA HIGH SCHOOL
05.2006
Skills
- Critical thinking abilities
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Surgical Instrument Knowledge
- Setting up and operating equipment
Timeline
SURGICAL ASSISTANT
PROGRESSIVE PERIODONTICS
09.2021 - Current
DENTAL ASSISTANT
FAIRVIEW DENTAL ASSOCIATES
01.2013 - 09.2021
ASSISTANT MANAGER
HEARTLAND DENTAL CARE
01.2011 - 01.2013
CERTIFICATE - CORONAL POLISHING
CERTIFICATE - APPLICATION OF PIT AND FISSURE SEALANTS
DIPLOMA -
WEST AURORA HIGH SCHOOL
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