expanded functions dental assistant resume example with 6+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
, , 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
H: (555) 432-1000
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Professional Summary
Successful dental professional with 7 years of experience in fast-paced dentistry environments. Well-rounded with strong skills in taking X-rays, chairside assistant and interpersonal skills. Flexible in quickly handling requests from dentist, colleagues and patients.
Skills
Equipment sterilization
Dental radiography
Patient intake procedures
Dental staff assistance
Treatment room cleanup
Infection control proficiency
Interpersonal Communication
Dental impression specialist
Oral surgery
Clerical
Bilingual
Work History
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant, 09/2019 - Current Pacific Medical Centers – Renton, WA,
Operated x-ray equipment.
Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
Restores teeth prepared by dentist and performs other reversible intra-oral procedures. Provides chairside assistance and other supportive services in the dental clinic.
Assists patient in completing medical history statements. Records examination and treatment information as relayed by dentist.
Instructs patient in preventive dental care: demonstrates brushing and flossing techniques and use of disclosing solution; explains the common causes of decay and its relationship to general diet.
Restores teeth prepared by dentist; places cavity bases and liners on prepared tooth; places matrix bands and wedges when required; places, condenses, carves and finishes simple amalgam restorations, such as those not requiring retentive pins or cusp replacement; places, compresses and finishes synthetic single-surface anterior restorations; places and contours temporary restorations.
Applies rubber dam and places cotton rolls to isolate operative site.
Exposes and develops intra- and extra-oral radiographs.
Assists in pediatric procedures and relays nutritional habits to parents and guardians.
Provides oral health and nutritional information to elementary school students and placement of sealants recommended by dentist.
Typed patient data into computer system using Dentix while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
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 dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
Scheduled appointments, verifying insurance information and maintaining records.
Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs.
Administrative Assistant, 05/2014 - 01/2016 Department Of Administrative Services, State Of Ohio – Cadiz, OH,
Generated reports and typed letters in Word and prepared PowerPoint presentations.
Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
Types correspondence, memoranda, reports, copies and distributes information as directed, including mass mailings or internal communication; utilizes various word
processing, data bases, spreadsheets when required; has operating knowledge of advance copy machines, fax, shredders, and other appropriate office equipment and assists
Project Director when applicable
Performs duties as required to understand and maintain the electronic health record system
Ensures adherence to documentation process for prescribed word processing procedures
Coordinates and manages agency forms, materials, and printing requests; receives bids for printing jobs or special projects, and checks for quality, quantity, cost accuracy and
efficiency; and maintains agency reference manual forms.
Answers, screens, and routes telephone calls and visitors, takes precise messages, etc., disseminates information when appropriate or refers to higher authority if required
Directs clients, visitors and staff to program area and assists them with their particular need.
Coordinates meetings, schedules, and appointments (clients staff and/or community), notifies participants, makes room arrangements, prepares materials, and provides clerical
support, writing, preparing, and distributing minutes, etc.
In Medication Clinic settings, measures and records vitals for patients as instructed.
Education
Associate of Science: , Expected in - Southwestern Oklahoma State University - Weatherford, OK GPA: Status -
Dental Assistant Certificate: Dental Assistant, Expected in 05/2014 - Western Technology Center - Weatherford - Weatherford, OK GPA: Status -
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/2007 - Clinton High School - Clinton, OK, GPA: Status -
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