Trisha Whitehead
Harrisburg
Summary
Committed professional with extensive experience in disinfection and sterilization, laboratory techniques, and quality control. Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail in fast-paced environments. Ready to leverage expertise and collaborative abilities to excel as a Lab Assistant and contribute to innovative research and team success.
Friendly dental assistant with several years of success building strong relationships with patients and providing quality support during dental procedures. Knowledgeable and experienced in dental procedures. Works well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff.
Multi-talented dental assistant with several years of expertise assisting with all areas of dental treatment. Committed to supporting administrative duties such as charting, records management and appointment setting while supporting dentists. Talented at closely monitoring patients during procedures to quickly address issues with pain or discomfort.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1999
1999
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS FAMILY DENTISTRY
Eldorado
06.2010 - Current
- Assisted dentists in providing quality dental care to patients, including taking and developing x-rays, charting teeth, preparing materials, and cleaning instruments.
- Sterilized and disinfected instruments and treatment rooms.
- Maintained a clean work area by sterilizing instruments after each use and disposing of contaminated materials properly.
- Took digital X-rays and intraoral photographs.
- Performed chairside duties such as suctioning, handing instruments, mixing materials, and applying topical anesthetics.
- Set up dental instruments and supplies in alignment with dentist preferences.
- Prepared treatment rooms with appropriate instruments before each appointment.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills by greeting patients warmly and responding quickly to their needs.
- Followed infection-control standards and sanitization protocols to safeguard patients and staff.
- Developed positive relationships with patients and colleagues.
- Provided support to other staff members as needed during busy times at the clinic.
- Took impressions and X-rays in support of patient evaluation and diagnostic care.
- Performed chair-side dental procedures in a timely manner.
- Transferred instruments and provided suction during procedures.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to appointments for accuracy of data entry.
- Organized dental equipment and supplies to ensure efficient patient care operations.
- Scheduled appointments for patients using the office management system software.
- Managed patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations while maintaining confidentiality of all information.
- Charted patient data and treatment in electronic health records system.
- Ensured that all medical records were kept up-to-date and accurate.
- Disposed of hazardous waste in accordance with clinic protocols.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated patient flow efficiently within the office
- Processed patient referrals for specialty care services when necessary.
Education
Harrisburg High School
Harrisburg, ILSkills
- Attention to detail
- Laboratory techniques
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Quality control
- Organizational skills
- Disinfection and sterilization
- X-ray imaging
- Chairside procedures
- Appointment scheduling
- Equipment sterilization
- Taking X-rays
- Oral hygiene education
- Restorative procedures
- Dental impressions
- Dental terminology
- Dental records
- Chairside assistance
- Treatment room breakdown
- Oral surgery assistance
- Patient scheduling
- Electronic charting
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient education
- HIPAA compliance
- Instrument preparation
- Sanitation protocols
- Laboratory case management
Certification
- Phlebotomy Certification (HLTH 118) Received May 2005
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS FAMILY DENTISTRY
06.2010 - Current
Harrisburg High School