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Samantha Jordan

Clinton,IA

Summary

Passionate future graduate Dental Hygienist with latest training and real-world experience. Skilled at dental cleanings and patient education. Well versed in all aspects of dental office operations. 9 years of experience as a Dental Assistant in a fast paced office. Quick to build relationships with patients and successful at working with teammates to achieve patient care goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

Bonnie's Scenic Tavern
05.2021 - Current
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.

Dental Assistant

Schmitt Family Dentistry
12.2014 - Current
  • Assisted right and left handed dentists with complex procedures using four-handed dentistry, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
  • Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists' evaluations.
  • Reduced appointment cancellations by implementing reminder calls, resulting in improved scheduling efficiency.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
  • Participated in and helped organized continuing education courses.
  • Ensured compliance with infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment.
  • Performed maintenance on equipment in office, i.e., suction, ultrasonic, autoclave, amalgam separators, sharps disposal, amalgam disposal, and digital radiograph equipment and licensing.
  • Maintained personal protection per OSHA guidelines as it pertains to personal safety, i.e. protective clothing, safety glasses, gloves.

Child Care Provider

Waypoint River Ridge Kids
09.2013 - 07.2014
  • Provided direct care for individuals anywhere from ages 0-5yrs.

Factory Work in Finishing Department (Seasonal)

Clysar
05.2013 - 07.2013
  • Loading and packing shrink wrap.

Child Care Provider

YWCA
09.2011 - 07.2012
  • Provided child care for children while their parents worked out ages 6 months- 14 years old.

Education

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg, IL
05.2024

Associate of Science - Dental Assisting

Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA
12.2014

Skills

  • Dental Prophylaxis
  • Patient Needs Assessment
  • Oral Hygiene Instruction
  • Infection Control
  • Medical History Review
  • Inventory Management
  • Procedure Support
  • Team Collaboration
  • 9 years of Eaglesoft Dental Management Software
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Disinfection and Sterilization
  • Anesthetic Administration
  • Preventive Oral Health Education
  • Oral Cancer Screening
  • Digital Radiographs
  • Sealant Application
  • Fluoride Treatments
  • Treatment Planning
  • Local Anesthesia Administration
  • Empathy and Compassion
  • Time Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Nutrition Counseling
  • Periodontal Evaluation
  • Stain Removal
  • Dental Charting
  • Dental Disease Management
  • Patient Education

Certification

CPR Certification

Iowa Mandatory Reporter adult and child certification

Registered Dental Assistant

Registered Dental Hygienist - Pending May 2024

Timeline

Bartender

Bonnie's Scenic Tavern
05.2021 - Current

Dental Assistant

Schmitt Family Dentistry
12.2014 - Current

Child Care Provider

Waypoint River Ridge Kids
09.2013 - 07.2014

Factory Work in Finishing Department (Seasonal)

Clysar
05.2013 - 07.2013

Child Care Provider

YWCA
09.2011 - 07.2012

Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene

Carl Sandburg College

Associate of Science - Dental Assisting

Kirkwood Community College

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