Tamela Bruton
Columbia,United States
Summary
Energetic and organized professional with knack for efficient management and team coordination. Possesses in-depth understanding of healthcare regulations and patient care standards, coupled with proficiency in electronic health records and budget management. Dedicated to improving patient outcomes and streamlining clinic operations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted dental professionals in patient care and treatment procedures, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Prepared examination rooms and sterilized instruments to maintain a clean, efficient work environment.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care to enhance patient outcomes.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of information.
- Collaborated with dental team to streamline workflows, enhancing clinic operations and patient experiences.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Lead Dental Assistant
Compass Health Network
11.2013 - 06.2023
- Supervised dental assistant team, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with safety protocols.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling process, improving office efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Trained new staff on dental procedures and equipment usage, enhancing team performance and service quality.
- Implemented infection control procedures, maintaining a safe treatment environment for patients and staff.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation for the practice.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
Leade Dental Assistant
The Wright Dentist
07.1997 - 09.2013
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline operations and enhance productivity across multiple departments.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives that improved process efficiency and reduced operational risks.
- Trained employees on dental assistanting and assigned duties.
- Assisted with new hire processing and existing training programs.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop leadership skills and advance their careers within the organization.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
Education
No Degree - Dental Assisting
U.S. Air Force Dental Assistant Program
Wichita Falls, TXSkills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Appointment scheduling
- Team collaboration
- Infection control proficiency
- Dental staff support
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Lead Dental Assistant
Compass Health Network
11.2013 - 06.2023
Leade Dental Assistant
The Wright Dentist
07.1997 - 09.2013
No Degree - Dental Assisting
U.S. Air Force Dental Assistant Program
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