Skilled Dental Assistant with the experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting, and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
- Perform Itero scans for restorative and orthodontic cases.
- Utilize Open Dental software to manage patient records and scheduling.
- Coordinate supply ordering to maintain inventory for daily operations.
- Keep an organized drug log and ensure all required drugs are available in the emergency cart to meet OSHA standards.
- Assist with sedation dentistry, including oral and IV sedation procedures.
- Provide chairside assistance for procedures such as fillings, pulpotomies with IRM, extractions, crowns (stainless steel, bioflex, and porcelain), and unilateral/bilateral space maintainers for pediatric patients, including special needs patients.
- Collaborate with and assist hygienists and hygiene assistants as needed, demonstrating a strong team-player approach.
- Coordinate treatment plans according to insurance policies to maximize patient care and coverage.
- Support general dentistry procedures and front-desk operations, including patient check-in and administrative tasks.
- Maintain a compassionate chairside manner to create a positive dental experience for patients of all ages.
- Ensure sterilization of instruments and preparation of treatment rooms.
- Assist an average of nine surgeries daily for patients ranging from age six to senior adults.
- Consult an average of six potential patients daily and generate interoffice codes for optimal treatment plans.
- Clean and sterilize surgical instruments and rooms preoperatively.
- Assess patients’ vitals and confirm planned procedures.
- Pass instruments, support patients’ airways, and suction during various surgeries including extractions, wisdom teeth removals, implants, incisions and drainage, expose and brackets, and biopsies.
- Regulate intravenous fluid flow and obtain additional sedatives as needed.
- Monitor patients postoperatively and instruct them on post-operative home care.
- Record medical history, progress notes, and recommendations in patients’ charts.
- Reconciled opening and closing cash transactions daily with a minimum accuracy of 98%.
- Monitored and recorded sales volume daily.
- Managed emergency situations and collaborated with resort staff.
- Directed customers to their destination within the resort.
- Shaped experience for all resort entrants.
- Supervised and ensured quality customer service from an average of five employees per shift.
- Trained new employees monthly.
- De-escalated situations with any unsatisfied customers.
-Assist with food prep, food delivery, and inventory as needed.
CPR/BCLS Certified
Expanded Functions Certified
P.E.A.R.L. Award - Dental Town