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SURGICAL ASSISTANT

Professional Summary

Meticulous surgical team member skilled at coordinating supplies and instruments to prepare for procedures and assist staff. Maintain aseptic fields and unobstructed views to help surgeries succeed. Efficiently prioritize tasks and communicate with surgical staff.

Skills

Pre- and post-surgical counts
Setting up and operating equipment
Pre-surgical preparation

Suturing
Passing surgical instruments
Safe sharps disposal

Work History

Surgical AssistantCompany Name | City, State

Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy and applying lead aprons.
Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Booked appointments for patients.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Helped oral surgeons complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Prepared and positioned patients for procedures by, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Typed patient data into computer system using while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Assisted dentist with wisdom tooth extractions, removal of abnormal oral growths and placing implants.

Pediatric Dental AssistantCompany Name | City, State

Prepared and positioned patients for procedures by
Clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy.
And applying lead aprons.
Administered sealing compounds and protective coatings to boost tooth enamel strength and minimize cavity risk.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Helped Dentist complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
Typed patient data into computer system using while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment.
Provided diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.

03/2007 to 08/2007Dental AssistantCompany Name | City, State

Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy and applying lead aprons.
Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.
Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
Completed tooth impressions to support creation of accurate dental work to correct problems such as missing teeth.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment.
Prepared and positioned patients for procedures by clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
Administered desensitizing agents by applying numbing gel to prepare patients for anesthetic injections.
Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
Helped dentists complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings and permanent and temporary crowns.
Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Typed patient data into computer system while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials, including cement, composites and impression materials.
Provided diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Assisted dentist with fillings, extractions and root canal procedures.
Performed general chair-side duties to assist with various procedures, including general, endo and oral surgery.
Documented patients' dental health information, medical history and vital signs.
Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment.
Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.

Education

04/2008Associate of ScienceWeber State University

High School DiplomaNew Kent High School

Resume Overview

School Attended

Weber State University
New Kent High School

Job Titles Held:

Surgical Assistant
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant

Degrees

04/2008 Associate of Science
High School Diploma

Surgical Assistant Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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