dental assistant surgical assistant manager resume example with 19+ years of experience
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Summary
Driven Dental Assistant with 25 years of success in building relationships with patients and colleagues. Expert in all areas of dentistry assistance and skilled at anticipating dentists' and patients' needs. Attentive, prepared and proactive when working closely with various dental team staff to deliver top-notch services.
Skills
Dentrix proficiency
Patient counseling
Four-handed procedures
Chairside assistance
Taking X-rays
Dental staff support
Education and Training
Somers High SchoolSomers, NY, Expected in 06/1999 ā āHigh School Diploma: - GPA:
Boces Tech CenterYorktown Heights, NY, Expected in 06/1999 ā āCNA:Nursing - GPA:
Certifications
CPR certified
OSHA Training - 2020
Experience
Center For Family Health - Dental Assistant/Surgical Assistant/ Manager Jackson, MI, 09/2014 - 03/2020
Worked in Foster homes, Rehab Centers, Jails, and Schools with juvenile children.
Flew around the US and worked with the National guard. Traveling from base to base with our mobile dental trailers.
Took x-rays on over 250 Troops in a weekend, and provided exams, to determine the dental class they were in.
We supplied the army with the utmost respect, and treated all troops that were not in the correct dental class to be cleared.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Took bitewing, periapical, and panoramic X-rays to prepared the dentists to review.
Entered patient data into dental records system and observed all confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
Escorted patients to exam rooms
Assisted dentists in all restorative procedures.
Managed use, cleaning, sterilization and storage of instruments according to American Dental Association standards as well as OSHA.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Maintained master calendar and scheduled appointments based on provider availability.
Supported dentist chairside with procedures including extractions.
Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
Instructed and educated patients to prepare for oral surgery by reading and signing consent form, and post-op instructions given as well. Also sterile gauze, ice pack and a after hours number.
Supported dentist with completing minimally invasive and advanced surgical procedures.
In Military events, all dental equipment and procedures were overseen by a Colonel or higher ranking dentist and had to be approved.
All trailers were inspected, and sterilization logs were checked. All chairs had to be up and running as long with all equipment.
Responsibilities were as followed:
When getting to base after your flight, and picking up rental car, trailers had to be sterilized, and completely set up from transport.
Set up a complete office, sterilizer spore test ran with log filled out. All correct paperwork completed the night before event. Everything had to be cleared.
Catholic Health Initiative - Dental Assistant Gilbert, AZ, 10/2002 - 06/2018
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Entered patient data into dental records system and observed all confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation, Procedure and exam.
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated. Including bitewings far enough back to see the distal of the second molar, periapical with the apex visible for emergency patients to see if any abscess are visible. Also capturing wisdom teeth if possible.
Educated patients on Dental procedures and post-procedure home care. Educating patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
Instructed and educated patients to prepare for oral surgery by taking pre-med if necessary. If using Valium or any other prescribed relaxation/anxiety medication advising they will need a ride home. The post-op pain depending on the procedure. Medication will be sent to you pharmacy, and we will call you later that day to check up on you. You will also be sent home with a care package which usually included Post-op Instructions with highlighted areas that are important for that procedure, Ice pack, extra gauze and emergency number for after hours.
Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration. Gathered medical information, dental health history, and double checked if there are any artificial joints, making sure pre-meds were taking 1 hour before dental treatment if there was a change in medical history and artificial joints were inserted. Double checked any HBP, so the correct antiseptic is used. Double checking allergies.
Escorted patients to procedure rooms, while making friendly conversation to make them feel at home, and in the right hands. Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service. The patients in this practice were with me for almost 20 years. They were family.
Instructed and educated patients to prepare for oral surgery by go over pre-op instructions before appointment date, doing vitals and having consent forms signed, putting the patient into a relax state of mind, where they feel confident before the Doctor comes in to begin.
Positioned patients for treatment by making chair adjustments, applying local and explaining treatment in a clamming, and caring fashion. While preparing necessary equipment for procedures.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions, and fabrication of permanent dental work. Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches. Also fabricated night guards, bleaching trays, And stents to make temp bridges after extractions.
Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns and seating permanent crown and bridge work.
Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities. When doctor advised me too.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids, retraction, and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Supported dentist chairside with procedures including root canals, post and cores, Build ups, fillings, Veneer's, Crowns, bridge work, electro surge for crown lengthen, gingivectomy's, and extractions. (mostly simple).
Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
Learned about new materials, and introduced them to the doctor. All reps from all company's had to go through me too have the Doctor try new materials, or use their company.
Managed machine maintenance, sent in all spore testing and kept logs, cleaning auto clave, sterilization and storage of instruments according to American Dental Association standards. As well as OSHA standards.
Changing all fluids daily in ultrasonic, and emptying cold sterilization. Running solution through the suction every night to ensure no cross contamination, and all lines stay free of debris. Keeping records and logs of medical waste pick. Also keeping a log and having the amalgam separator changed on time and sent back with return labels for proper disposal.
Monitored proper clinical area appearance, sterilization and restocking.
I was back end manager, and assistant. I took care of all the records, logs, osha certifications, CPR certifications, ordering for hygiene and the doctor while keeping in budget.
Did all laser bleaching, and had my own patient schedule on days the doctor was not in. Always completed all lab work daily and had Labs either pick up or fed-ex the cases out that evening
Took all Invisalign Impressions. Also bonded on attachments when needed.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
SOMERS ORAL SURGERY - Surgical Assistant City, STATE, 08/1999 - 06/2001
Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Created and maintained sterile operating fields to minimize infection risks.
Assisted physicians during diagnosis and treatment, as well as assisting during surgery.
Performed pre-operative and post-operative examinations to check patients' vitals and health status.
Communicated with patients after surgery to assess recovery and mitigate complications.
Educated patients on diagnoses, treatment plans and post-operative care by providing instructions on medication self-administration and home care.
Sanitized and maintained all surgical instruments and equipment by wiping with cleaning solution and preparing for next surgery.
Obeyed all established surgical techniques and procedures during operations.
Transported patients to holding area to prepare for operating procedures.
Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
Updated patient files to record medications prescribed and medical histories.
Communicated with professionalism and compassion when interacting with surgical team and patients.
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