Rita Balluff
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Certified Oral Surgery Assistant with 4+ years of experience supporting fast-paced medical offices. Skilled in practice management softwares, patient communication, surgical prep, and treatment coordination. Known for supporting office management and ensuring efficient, organized clinical operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Oral Surgery Assistant
Bionic Smile
06.2025 - Current
- Maintain a highly organized clinical environment, ensuring instruments, supplies, charts, and surgical setups are consistently prepared, stocked, and compliant with OSHA and practice protocols.
- Coordinate multi-step surgical cases with precision, organizing treatment plans, imaging, referrals, and follow-up care to ensure seamless patient experiences.
- Act as a key point of support for both clinical and administrative teams, proactively addressing issues and implementing solutions that improve daily operations.
Oral Surgery Assistant
Boyden Oralmaxillofacial Surgery
05.2022 - Current
- Support surgical procedures by preparing equipment, sterilizing instruments, and assisting the oral surgeon chairside.
- Maintain detailed treatment documentation in CS WinOMS, ensuring accurate patient records.
- Educate patients on pre and post-operative care protocols, improving recovery outcomes.
Treatment Coordinator/Oral Surgery Assistant
Absolute Dental
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed and presented comprehensive treatment plans, clearly outlining procedures, timelines, and financial responsibilities.
- Conducted patient intake interviews to gather medical history. Documented information accurately in Dentrix.
- Supported local and sedative surgical procedures by ensuring strict adherence to sterile field protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Nevada
Reno12.2021
Skills
- Office & Clinical Administration
- Office Management
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgical Assistance
- Electronic Health Records (Dentrix, Open Dental, CS WinOMS)
Certification
- CPR & First Aid
- ACLS
- OSHA
- DAANCE
Timeline
Lead Oral Surgery Assistant
Bionic Smile
06.2025 - Current
Oral Surgery Assistant
Boyden Oralmaxillofacial Surgery
05.2022 - Current
Treatment Coordinator/Oral Surgery Assistant
Absolute Dental
02.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of Nevada