Stacy Erdmann
Winona,Minnesota
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
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
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oral Surgery Assistant and Implant Coordinator
Coulee Region Implant And Oral Surgery Center
La Crosse, WI
09.1994 - Current
- Assisted surgeon during procedures by wiping up bodily fluids and handing over needed dental instruments.
- Prepared surgical area by ensuring that all necessary dental instruments were sterilized and patients were ready.
- 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 rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images.
- Greeted patients upon arrival to office and helped prepare for surgeries.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Typed patient data into computer system using OMS Vision while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Education
Dental Assistant Program -
Western Technical College
La Crosse, WI08.1994
Skills
- Advising Patients
- Patient Care Standards
- Medical Charting
- Taking Medical and Dental Histories
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Dental Supply Inventory
- Patient Health Information Access
- Addressing Patient Inquiries
- Inventory Replenishment
Certification
- Passing the Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Exam
Timeline
Oral Surgery Assistant and Implant Coordinator
Coulee Region Implant And Oral Surgery Center
09.1994 - Current
Dental Assistant Program -
Western Technical College