Tamara Norwood
Madison
Summary
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Premier Endodontics LLC
Nashville
09.2023 - Current
- Assist during dental endodontic procedures.
- Manage, order, and inventory dental supplies.
- Interview and conduct onboarding for new staff.
- Train and develop staff members.
- Perform infection control procedures to meet OSHA and CDC standards.
- Sterilize instruments and equipment.
- Perform data entry for patient records following HIPAA/PHI standards.
- Implement processes for software system.
Cytology Accessioner
LabCorp
Nashville
07.2020 - Current
- Responsible for processing cytology and histology samples.
- Responsible for maintaining the department's supply chain management.
- Responsible for processing COVID samples.
- Assisted loading, unloading, and moving specimens for an efficient workflow throughout the laboratory.
- Adhere to SOP rules and regulations.
- Accurately label and centrifuge aliquots of incoming specimens for distribution to the technical staff.
- Create and implement efficient procedures to exceed performance evaluations.
- Updated system databases regularly with current patient information.
- Kept lab space and equipment clean to prevent contamination with hazardous substances.
- Train staff members
Lead Dental and Implant Assistant
Apex Endodontics LLC
Nashville
04.2018 - 10.2022
- Schedule appointments and set up patient accounts.
- Perform the roles and duties of a Supply Chain Management specialist; manage, order, and conduct inventory of all dental and implant equipment and supplies.
- Implements procedures and protocols for safety measures, maintenance, and supply replenishment.
- Point of contact for new hires, and responsible for onboarding training and creating training manuals.
- Point of contact for vetting new vendors for all office locations within the company.
- Performed practical communication skills to adequately communicate the flow between employees and management.
- Perform interview analysis for potential employees.
- Established work schedules for all assistants.
- Perform infection control procedures to meet OSHA and state standards.
- Supervise assistants, and distribute their daily workloads with the aim of both optimizing production and morale.
- Responsible for employee performance evaluations.
- Conduct weekly meetings with assistants to review new training material and personal goals.
Forensic Toxicology Technician
LabCorp
Southaven
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Maintained the appropriate chain of custody to adhere to DOT regulations.
- Maintained SOPs according to company requirements.
- Independently performed analysis of chemical substances.
- Performed routine maintenance of analytical instrumentation.
- Executed and maintained quality assurance and quality control procedures.
- Performed initial drug screening using an immunoassay.
- Performed specimen validity testing.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards, contributing to successful laboratory audits.
Dental and Implant Assistant
Apex Endodontics LLC
Nashville
06.2011 - 05.2015
- Assist during dental endodontic procedures, such as root canals, apicoectomy, apexogenesis, root amputation, regeneration, and extractions.
- Manage, order, and inventory implant equipment.
- Manage and maintain a $100,000 implant budget.
- Take and develop patient X-rays, including digital and CT scanning
- Perform infection control procedures to meet OSHA and CDC standards.
- Sterilize instruments and equipment.
- Entered data into databases accurately and efficiently.
Lab Assistant
LabCorp
Nashville
12.2011 - 01.2015
- Assisted in loading, unloading, and moving specimens, as well as in workflow throughout the laboratory.
- Analyzed specimens and recorded data according to the protocol.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss progress on projects or upcoming tasks.
- Produced and submitted laboratory documents and reports per compliance requirements.
- Participated in team collaboration initiatives to plan for company's future growth.
- Prepared lab for daily operations by stocking materials and equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Fisk University
Nashville, TNSkills
- Clinical skills
- Infection control
- Patient record management
- Staff training
- Data entry
- Regulatory compliance
- Team leadership
- Performance evaluation
- Quality assurance
- Problem solving
- Process implementation
Certification
- RDA
- CPR
- PALS
- ACLS
- BLS training
- HIPAA
- OSHA
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Premier Endodontics LLC
09.2023 - Current
Cytology Accessioner
LabCorp
07.2020 - Current
Lead Dental and Implant Assistant
Apex Endodontics LLC
04.2018 - 10.2022
Forensic Toxicology Technician
LabCorp
04.2017 - 04.2018
Lab Assistant
LabCorp
12.2011 - 01.2015
Dental and Implant Assistant
Apex Endodontics LLC
06.2011 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Fisk University
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