Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Yearly Compliance Updates and Testing
References
Timeline
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Sandra Gregory

Atwood,IL

Summary

Experienced Sterilization / Dental Assistant with relevant background in maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of dental tools and equipment. Well-versed in implementing sterilization protocols, handling dental instruments carefully, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures. Strengths include thoroughness, ability to work under pressure, and teamwork skills. Made significant contributions to previous workplaces by minimizing cross-contamination risks and fostering safe environments for dental care procedures.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Sterilization/ Dental Assistant

Douglas County Health Dept.
Tuscola, IL
10.2013 - Current
  • I am the only employee in the sterilization department.
  • My responsibilities included the initial cleaning of dental instruments in the ultrasonic cleaner.
  • Disposing of sharps safely in the biohazard container.
  • Wrapping trays and using pouches for some instruments.
  • Learning the setup of instruments for each procedure and each doctor.
  • Cleaning the sterilizer on a regular basis, and doing the spore test.
  • Checking inventory and placing supply orders, meeting with sales reps.
  • Receive supply deliveries and restocking.
  • Cleaning and maintaining high-speed handpieces (drills).
  • Disinfected instruments, equipment, and work surfaces before and after each patient treatment.
  • Supporting other staff as needed.

Dental Assistant

Dr. William Thompson
Champaign, IL
12.1990 - 06.2008
  • Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
  • Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
  • Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
  • Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
  • Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
  • Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
  • Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
  • Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
  • Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
  • Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.

Education

High School Diploma -

Fort Myers Senior High
Fort Myers, FL
06-1971

Skills

  • Biohazard disposal
  • Sterilization monitoring
  • HIPAA regulations
  • Handpiece cleaning
  • Instrument sterilization
  • Patient care
  • Dental terminology
  • Autoclave operation
  • Dental equipment maintenance
  • Cross-contamination prevention
  • Instrument sterilization proficiency
  • Ultrasonic cleaner usage
  • Impression taking
  • Treatment room setup
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Time management abilities
  • Continuous improvement
  • Teamwork

Yearly Compliance Updates and Testing

  • Compliance Training and Testing Yearly in these subjects
  • HIPAA
  • Blood Borne Pathogens
  • Infectious Disease Preparedness

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sterilization/ Dental Assistant

Douglas County Health Dept.
10.2013 - Current

Dental Assistant

Dr. William Thompson
12.1990 - 06.2008

High School Diploma -

Fort Myers Senior High

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