REBEKAH JOSEMA
Hauppauge,NY
Summary
Experienced Lead Oral Surgical Assistant with over 5 years in oral surgery, specializing in surgical preparation, instrument sterilization, and infection control. Expertise in inventory management, documentation, and team coordination enhances clinical operations and patient care. Committed to ensuring patient safety and delivering efficient, high-quality care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Oral Surgical Assistant
Leading Edge Oral Surgery
02.2021 - Current
- Coordinate surgical room preparation, instrument sterilization, infection-control protocols, patient care, inventory, and accurate clinical documentation.
- Provided chairside assistance during oral surgery procedures, enhancing clinical operations and supporting the dental assisting team.
- Led staff workflow and maintained organized operations, ensuring adherence to safety standards and patient-care protocols.
General Merchandise Expert
Target
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Maintained merchandise presentation, stocked shelves, ensured pricing accuracy, organized sales floor, and assisted guests to enhance shopping experience.
- Processed freight and replenished inventory from backroom to floor, ensuring efficient restocking of merchandise.
- Stocked merchandise across the sales floor following Target presentation standards.
- Maintained accurate pricing and signage to provide clear information for Target guests.
Customer Service Associate
Taco Bell
03.2018 - 09.2020
- Provided a friendly atmosphere for guests upon arrival. Taco Bell guests at front counter and drive-thru with friendly service.
- Took food orders and entered requests into POS system accurately.
- Took food orders and entered requests into the POS system accurately.
- Processed cash transactions and bank deposits, provided customer service, and assisted in food preparation and daily restaurant operations.
Assistant Group Leader
Eagle Elementary School
11.2017 - 06.2020
- Supervised children in an after-school program, fostering safety, structure, and support to enhance their learning and development.
- Monitored student interactions during class activities during lessons, transitions, and recess periods
- Led classroom support activities for elementary school students in Eagle Elementary School
- Organized daily class schedules with teachers to ensure efficient use of instructional time.
Assistant Group Leader
Canaan Elementary School
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Coordinated daily activities and games for children, ensuring an engaging, organized, and safe environment.
- Supervised student groups during Eagle Elementary School activities and transitions.
- Monitored student behavior and reinforced school rules consistently.
- Supported lead teachers with classroom routines and daily instruction.
Dental Assistant Intern
Pediatric Dentistry of Long Island
02.2018 - 04.2018
- Assisted dentists and hygienists during procedures, enhancing patient care through effective chairside assistance, sterilization, and infection-control practices.
- Assisted pediatric dentists with chairside support during child patient examinations.
- Prepared treatment rooms with sterile instruments and pediatric dental supplies.
- Assisted families in navigating dental visit and guided children through dental visit procedures.
Custodial Aide
Eagle Elementary School
07.2016 - 08.2016
- Cleaned Eagle Elementary School classrooms, hallways, and offices daily.
- Maintained cleanliness in various locations Eagle Elementary School classrooms, hallways, and offices daily.
- Restocked paper supplies, soap, and restroom materials in Eagle Elementary School.
- Ensured classroom cleanliness and prepared school facilities for upcoming academic year.
Education
Dental Chairside Assisting Certification -
The Academy at Bixhorn Career & Technical Center
Bellport, NY 09.2017 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Patchogue-Medford High School
Selden, NY 09.2013 - 06.2018
Associate in Arts -
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NYSkills
- Oral Surgery Assistance
- Chairside support
- Surgical Preparation
- Sterilization & Infection Control
- Surgical Protocols
- Patient Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Dental Office Operations
- Inventory Management
- Staff Training
- HIPAA Compliance
- Communication
Certification
CPR Certification
Timeline
Lead Oral Surgical Assistant
Leading Edge Oral Surgery
02.2021 - Current
General Merchandise Expert
Target
09.2020 - 01.2021
Assistant Group Leader
Canaan Elementary School
07.2018 - 08.2018
Customer Service Associate
Taco Bell
03.2018 - 09.2020
Dental Assistant Intern
Pediatric Dentistry of Long Island
02.2018 - 04.2018
Assistant Group Leader
Eagle Elementary School
11.2017 - 06.2020
Dental Chairside Assisting Certification -
The Academy at Bixhorn Career & Technical Center
09.2017 - 06.2018
Custodial Aide
Eagle Elementary School
07.2016 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Patchogue-Medford High School
09.2013 - 06.2018
Associate in Arts -
Suffolk County Community College