Katherine Jones
Tullahoma
Summary
Dynamic Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Clements Dental, excelling in treatment room setup and patient relations. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and teamwork. Skilled in electronic charting and inventory management, contributing to streamlined operations and improved patient care outcomes. Committed to maintaining a sterile environment and optimizing resource allocation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant Clinical and Administrative
Clements Dental
09.2017 - 06.2023
- 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 a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
Education
Dental Assisting License - Dental Assisting
Daymar Institute
Murfreesboro, TN09-2011
Skills
- Treatment room setup
- Appointment scheduling
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Patient scheduling
- Cross-training capabilities
- Patient relations
- Electronic charting
- Patient services
- First aid training
- Restorative procedures
- Oral surgery assistance
- Inventory management
- Dental staff assistance
- Office administration duties
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Dental Assistant Clinical and Administrative
Clements Dental
09.2017 - 06.2023
Dental Assisting License - Dental Assisting
Daymar Institute
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