Taylor Field
Granbury
Summary
Experienced and reliable dental assistant dedicated to providing exceptional care and ensuring patients' satisfaction with their healthy smiles. Proficient in efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures, including a wide range of hands-on techniques. Skilled in setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Committed to working collaboratively as part of a team to deliver high-quality care to all patients.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Oral Surgery Assistant
Monarch Dental
08.2023 - Current
- Utilized advanced knowledge of surgical instruments aiding surgeons effectively during critical moments.
- Served as a mentor to new assistants joining the team, sharing expertise and fostering a culture of learning and growth within the clinic.
- Provided compassionate care to patients during sedation, monitoring vital signs and administering necessary medications as directed by the surgeon.
- Enhanced patient experience by providing thorough pre-and post-operative care instructions.
- Maintained accurate electronic medical records, documenting relevant information about each patient''s surgical procedure and progress during follow-up appointments.
- Improved efficiency within the clinic by implementing an organized system for instrument sterilization and storage.
- Managed inventory of supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for the clinic''s needs.
- Developed educational materials for patients regarding the importance of proper oral hygiene and aftercare following surgery.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols throughout all aspects of clinical operations.
- Coordinated with other medical professionals such as anesthesiologists, making certain that all required pre-operative assessments were completed.
- Assisted oral surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring a smooth surgical process for patients.
- Streamlined patient scheduling to accommodate emergency appointments and reduce wait times.
- Achieved high levels of patient satisfaction by delivering exceptional care and maintaining open communication throughout the surgical process.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of oral surgery assistance.
- Prepared patients mentally before procedures by addressing concerns or answering questions, resulting in reduced anxiety and increased trust.
- 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.
Oral Surgery Assistant
Monarch Dental
01.2022 - Current
- Minimized complications during surgery by effectively monitoring anesthesia levels under the guidance of an Oral Surgeon or Dental Anesthesiologist.
- Assisted surgeon during procedures by wiping up bodily fluids and handing over needed dental instruments.
- 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.
- Maintained a safe and clean working environment through proper sterilization of instruments and adherence to infection control protocols.
- Provided high-quality pre-surgical consultations, discussing potential risks, benefits, and alternatives with prospective patients.
- Improved patient comfort by providing oral and emotional support during surgical procedures.
Lead Dental Assistant
Monarch Dental
08.2015 - Current
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- 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.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Assisted dentists in various procedures, ensuring accurate treatment delivery and high-quality patient care.
- Mentored junior dental assistants, sharing valuable knowledge to strengthen the overall quality of the team''s performance.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering a welcoming environment that encouraged return visits.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Reduced wait times by effectively managing exam room turnover between appointments, minimizing downtime for both staff members and patients alike.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Maintained detailed patient records, contributing to better-informed treatment decisions and continuity of care.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Dental Assistant
Monarch Dental
10.2014 - Current
- Able to Asst
- The Doctor and Able to Work Front Office Coronal polishing and Sealant pits in fissure certified
Assistant
Family Smiles
06.2012 - 08.2014
- Able to Asst
- The Doctor and Able to Work Front Office Coronal polishing and Sealant pits in fissure certified
Team Member
Chick-Fil-A
02.2012 - 06.2012
- Daily customers and employee duties to fast food restaurant
Office Staff
Apple Seed Daycare
10.2011 - 01.2012
- Managed electronic files; Issuing bills and Maintained physical back-up of all records
Education
Dental assistant - Dental
Remington College
Fort Worth, TX04.2012
Skills
- Four-handed Dentistry
- General Dentistry
- Basic Fillings
- Lab Works
- Sealant pits in fissure
- Coronal polishing
- Nitrous
- Phlebotomy Certification
- IV Certification
- ACLS
- Digital X-rays
- Panoramic
- Front Office experience
- Eagle Soft
- Dentrix
- Dental Assisting
- Dental Receptionist
- Team leadership
- HIPAA compliance
- Infection control protocols
- Insurance verification
Certification
- RDA, 05/01/12
- N2O, 03/01/13
- CPR
- HIPAA
- X-ray
- Certified Dental Assistant
- Dental Radiology
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Lead Oral Surgery Assistant
Monarch Dental
08.2023 - Current
Oral Surgery Assistant
Monarch Dental
01.2022 - Current
Lead Dental Assistant
Monarch Dental
08.2015 - Current
Dental Assistant
Monarch Dental
10.2014 - Current
Assistant
Family Smiles
06.2012 - 08.2014
Team Member
Chick-Fil-A
02.2012 - 06.2012
Office Staff
Apple Seed Daycare
10.2011 - 01.2012
Dental assistant - Dental
Remington College
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