Therlester Williams
Portland,Oregon
Summary
Professional dental care provider with strong background in clinical support and patient care. Known for excellent communication, patient management, and technical assistance during procedures. Dependable team player with focus on achieving positive outcomes and adapting to changing environments. Skilled in sterilization techniques, radiography, and maintaining infection control standards.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
EFDA Dental Asistant
Kaiser Permanente
03.2013 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools 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.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
Front Office Specialist
Tualatin Dental Care
01.2012 - 07.2012
- Answer phone, patient check in, treatment plan presentation, appointment confirmation, schedule patient post care visit, post payments.
Lead Assistant
Gentech Dentist
08.2002 - 06.2009
- Training of all new assistants with eagle soft and dental procedures. Ordering and maintaining inventory. Chair side assisting, treatment planning, charting. OSHA Coordinator, schedule patient recare, post payments
Dental Assistant
Lombard Dental
01.1999 - 11.2001
- Taking impressions, fabrication of whitening trays, placement of sealants, child prophy. Fabrication of temporary crowns.
Education
High School -
Danville High School
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Apollo College
Associate of Science - Applied Science
Portland Community College
Portland, OR06-2024
Skills
- Experience in implementing OSHA rules/regulations Knowledgeable with digital x-rays MIPAC, Epic, with limit knowledge with Cadence Ability to perform front and back office procedures billing and payment, treatment planning/treatment presentation Able to prioritize and maintain effective patient flow My goal is to further expand on my knowledge in the dental field which will enrich my professional and personal growth
Timeline
EFDA Dental Asistant
Kaiser Permanente
03.2013 - Current
Front Office Specialist
Tualatin Dental Care
01.2012 - 07.2012
Lead Assistant
Gentech Dentist
08.2002 - 06.2009
Dental Assistant
Lombard Dental
01.1999 - 11.2001
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Apollo College
High School -
Danville High School
Associate of Science - Applied Science
Portland Community College
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