Taylor Stephens
Gonzales,LA
Summary
Dynamic Dental Assistant with expertise from Aspen Dental, skilled in digital X-ray proficiency and infection control. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective chairside assistance and team collaboration. Committed to maintaining a sterile environment and improving operational efficiency in dental practices. Passionate about continuing education and professional growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Cleaned and sanitized dentalinstrements and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- worked closely with lab tech
- assisted with making of prosthetics
- specialized in general dentistry
- trained in radiographic images such as panoramic images, FMX, CBCT, and intraoral scanning.
Operations Manager
Areopostale
12.2016 - 03.2020
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- handled payroll for all employees
- hiring manager
- overseen shipping and receiving
- built a back stocking system that areopostale still uses til this day
Operations Manager
Lake Urgent Care
11.2014 - 12.2016
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Dental Assistant
Dutchtown Dental
01.2013 - 10.2014
- Cleaned and sanitized dental instrements and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments 6+ procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Education
Associates - Dental Assistant
Medical Tranning College
Baton Rouge, LA06-2013
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Appointment scheduling
- X-ray processing
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Cross-training capabilities
- Infection control proficiency
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Patient relations
- First aid training
- Endodontic procedure assistance
- Continuing education commitment
- Insurance billing
- Dental office administration
- Patient data gathering
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- licensed in radiography
- CPR certified
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Aspen Dental
09.2024 - 03.2025
Operations Manager
Areopostale
12.2016 - 03.2020
Operations Manager
Lake Urgent Care
11.2014 - 12.2016
Dental Assistant
Dutchtown Dental
01.2013 - 10.2014
Associates - Dental Assistant
Medical Tranning College
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