Sara Jane Purkiss
West Bloomfield,MI
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oral Surgery Assistant
Lakes Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
West Bloomfield, MI
02.2022 - Current
- Maintained and sterilized instruments, tools, and equipment used during dental surgeries.
- Dispensed medications prescribed by the surgeon according to established protocol.
- Educated patients on pre-operative instructions as well as post-operative expectations.
- Assisted in the collection of specimens or other tissue samples sent off for laboratory testing.
- Kept accurate records regarding patients' treatments performed in accordance with HIPAA standards.
- Monitored patient's condition during surgery by observing vital signs and alerting surgeon of any changes or problems.
- Delivered comprehensive patient care before, during, and after each procedure.
- Prepared treatment rooms by setting up instruments, supplies, and medications needed for procedures.
- Assisted oral surgeon in preparing for and executing dental procedures.
Dental Assistant
Smiles of Grand River
New Hudson, MI
07.2020 - 02.2022
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Assisted dentist in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, seating permanent crowns,composite fillings and amalgam fillings.
- Educated patients on postoperative and general oral health care by suggesting warm saltwater rinsing, pain medication dosage, flossing methods, and brushing techniques.
- Coordinated and managed patient care with efficiency and professionalism by scheduling appointments and educating patients
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
Parts Associate
George Matick Chevrolet
Redford, MI
11.2016 - 06.2020
- Improved team member performance by devising and overseeing personalized strategies.
- Implemented process and procedural updates to uphold high standards of service and quality, as well as meet challenging sales objectives.
- Increased team productivity by implementing multiple strategic process improvements.
- Followed standards of care and compliance per company and legal requirements.
- Answered inquiries, resolved problems and finalized parts sales at counter and by telephone.
- Coordinated and executed daily parts deliveries to local businesses.
- Kept sales and counter areas organized and clean to give positive first impression to visitors and customers.
- Took inventory of stock and replenished with current merchandise from established vendors to maintain adequate supply levels for expected demand
Education
Psychology
Pennsylvania State University
World Campus Skills
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Four-handed procedures
- Dental Radiography
- Infection control procedures
- Documentation skills
- Treatment Planning
- Advising and Educating Patients on Oral Health
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- X-RAY Certified
Timeline
Oral Surgery Assistant
Lakes Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
02.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Smiles of Grand River
07.2020 - 02.2022
Parts Associate
George Matick Chevrolet
11.2016 - 06.2020
Psychology
Pennsylvania State University