Tiffany Lam
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Experienced Registered Dental Assistant with expertise in chairside assisting, quality x-rays, patient education, infection control and HIPAA compliance. Proven ability to enhance practice efficiency and ensure patient safety through effective patient care and inventory management.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
Sacramento, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted dentists during procedures, ensuring patient comfort and instrument availability.
- Prepared treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and maintaining cleanliness standards.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and preventive dental practices.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems, ensuring data accuracy.
- Maintained inventory of dental supplies, placing orders to prevent shortages.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance practice efficiency and patient care quality.
- Enhanced dentist efficiency by preparing examination rooms and sterilizing instruments before appointments.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Education
Dental Assisting
Brightwood College
Sacramento, CA05-2018
Skills
- Registered Dental Assistant
- Pediatric dentistry
- HIPAA compliance
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient Education
- Chairside Assisting
- Delegation and Leadership Skills
- Sealant application
- Sterilization
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
09.2024 - Current
Dental Assisting
Brightwood College