Alannah O'Sullivan
Northcote,VIC
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly experienced Dental Assistant with over 15 years of professional experience in patient care, surgical support, and clinical coordination. Known for precision, strong visual instincts, and a calm, compassionate approach. Now seeking to transition into the interior design industry to pursue a long-standing passion for design, colour, and aesthetics. Brings a keen eye for detail, excellent organisational and people skills, and a desire to contribute to creative and inspiring environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Dental Assistant
Care For Smiles Dental Clinic
05.2024 - Current
- Chair-side nursing to principal practitioner/practice owner for all procedures
- Ensuring exceptional patient care is provided
- Preparation and organisation of daily schedule
- Management of stock control
- Surgery administration, referrals and treatment coordination
- In charge of clinical training and maintaining a high level of infection control
- Reception duties when required
Senior Dental Assistant
Kew Periodontics
09.2021 - 05.2024
- Assisted dental practitioners with complex procedures and surgeries ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history and referrals
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care
- Maintained dental supply inventory and stock levels
- Performed reception duties when needed - phone, payments, appointments
- Care calls to patients
- Management of lab work
- Staff training
Clinical Coordinator
Navakas Dental Care
02.2016 - 08.2021
- Ensure efficient running of surgeries and liaise front office
- Ensure practice protocols are followed according to current guidelines
- Dental Assisting for all procedures, including surgical, when required
- High standard of infection control
- Sterilisation and distribution of instruments for surgeries
- Digital X-ray processing and setting up of OPG and CBCT scans
- Perform Reception Duties - phone, payments, appointments
- Care calls to patients
- Follow up emails/letters and phone calls - treatment coordinating, scheduling
- Management of inventory, ordering and lab work
- Staff training
Education
Certificate IV - Interior Decorating
Melbourne Polytechnic
Melbourne, VIC11-2023
Certificate in Dental Assisting -
New Zealand Dental Association
Wellington, NZ2003
High School Diploma -
Wairarapa College
Masterton, NZ1999
Skills
- Excellent sense of colour, pattern, and texture
- Strong visual and design instincts
- Passionate about interior design and styling
- High-level communication and interpersonal skills
- Client focused
- Organised and efficient
- Strong attention to detail
- Quick to learn product ranges and materials
- Calm, professional presence in fast-paced environments
- Strong multitasking and administrative abilities
- Respectful and supportive team member
Referees
Kim Chandra
Interior Design - Melbourne Ploytechnic
0417 868 009
James Reimers - Practice Manager
Kew Periodontics
0404 835 373
Vivienne Zethoven - Practice Manager
Navakas Dental Care
0418 304 627
Timeline
Senior Dental Assistant
Care For Smiles Dental Clinic
05.2024 - Current
Senior Dental Assistant
Kew Periodontics
09.2021 - 05.2024
Clinical Coordinator
Navakas Dental Care
02.2016 - 08.2021
Certificate IV - Interior Decorating
Melbourne Polytechnic
Certificate in Dental Assisting -
New Zealand Dental Association
High School Diploma -
Wairarapa College
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