In the dental field surgical assistants wear many hats, also know as a clinical partner. I've been a clinical partner for six years, the last two have been focused on AOX and perfecting the digital workflow. The common goal is to create a flow in surgery similar to that of an Orchestra.
Skills
Cleaning and Sanitizing
Relationship Building
Emergency Dental Care
Medical Charting
Instrument Tray Preparation
Postoperative Care Instructions
Treatment Planning
Detail-Oriented
Work History
Director of Clinical Services, 03/2023 - Current Mayo Clinic – , , Westland, MI
Implement new policies and educate staff on changes.
Interacted effectively with clinical staff and patients by using active listening and interpersonal skills.
Facilitate hiring of qualified clinical partners personnel by interview applicants and making recommendations for employment.
Developed, implemented, revised and evaluated policies and procedures.
Training the digital workflow
Lead AOX Surgical Assistant and Trainer, 08/2021 - 11/2022 Benevis – , , Woodbury, MN
Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Blood draws for surgery
Navigating X-NAV
Training and proficient with the Icam, photogrammetry and digital workflow for immediate loading all-on-x cases
Making sure all notes and documentation for surgery is done
InstaRista Workflow
Oral Surgery Assistant, 08/2018 - 08/2021 Great Expressions Dental Centers – , ,
Assisted surgeon during procedures by wiping up bodily fluids and handing over needed dental instruments.
Prepared surgical area by ensuring that all necessary dental instruments were sterilized and patients were ready.
Our office in Chesterfield would see a majority of inmates throughout the day.
Managed over 30 patients throughout the day.
Developed workflow to be able to see over 20 prisoners a day.
Dental Assistant, 11/2017 - 08/2018 Company Name – , ,
Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information and maintaining records.
Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.
Hygiene Assistant, 07/2015 - 11/2017 Company Name – , , Alexandria, VA
Reviewed patient charts upon arrival and prepared procedure room based on unique customer needs.
Managed hygienist schedule.
Prepared procedure rooms and tray setups for hygienists and doctors before starting dental procedures.
Education
No Degree: Dental Assisting, Expected in 03/2015 - DATS - Fredericksburg, GPA:
Bachelor of Science: , Expected in 05/2013 - VCU - Richmond, GPA:
Associate of Science: , Expected in 06/2011 - Northern Virginia Community College - Annandale, VA GPA:
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