Sharon Kennedy
Trenton,NJ
Summary
Driven Oral Surgery Assistant skilled in building great relationships with office staff, doctors and patients through active listening, issue resolution and decision-making talents. Offering strong background in patient education. Compassionate professional known for delivering kind and respectful patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Oral Surgery Assistant
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Of Central New Jersey
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted surgeon during procedures by wiping up bodily fluids and handing over needed dental instruments.
- Calmed nervous patients by speaking softly, answering questions and providing compassionate care.
- Educated patients prior to surgery regarding what to expect, how to treat pain and which side effects could occur.
- Prepared surgical area by ensuring that all necessary dental instruments were sterilized and patients were ready.
- Greeted patients upon arrival to office and helped prepare for surgeries.
- Improved patient comfort by providing oral and emotional support during surgical procedures.
- Enhanced surgical efficiency by preparing instruments, equipment and materials for the operation.
- Streamlined post-operative care with thorough patient education on recovery, medications, and self-care techniques.
Dental Assistant
Dayton Dental
05.2019 - 03.2022
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
Dental Surgery Assistant
Hillsborough Oral Surgery
02.2014 - 08.2017
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently preparing dental instruments and materials for surgeries.
- Assisted dentists during procedures, ensuring a seamless workflow and enhanced patient experience.
- Increased office efficiency with proficient maintenance of patients'' charts and appointment scheduling.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing clear instructions on post-operative care and followups.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, addressing their concerns and building trust for improved outcomes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Trenton Central High School
Trenton, NJ06.1985
Skills
- Room Set up and Preparation
- Post-Surgical Care
- Patient Scheduling
- Effective Communication
- Oral Surgery Knowledge
- X-Rays
- Sedation Supervision
- Patient Preparation and Assistance
- Wisdom Teeth Extraction
- Oral Surgical Procedures
- Sterilization Techniques
- Oral Cancer Screening
- IV Sedation Monitoring
- Biopsy Procedures
Timeline
Oral Surgery Assistant
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Of Central New Jersey
04.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dayton Dental
05.2019 - 03.2022
Dental Surgery Assistant
Hillsborough Oral Surgery
02.2014 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
Trenton Central High School
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