CHELSEA FERGUSON
Toowoomba,Australia
Summary
Motivated and reliable professional with a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills and a proven ability to adapt quickly to new environments. Skilled in time management, and working both independently and as a part of a team, maintaining a calm, reassuring environment for patients and committed to delivering high standards of clinical and administrative support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Endodontics Only
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted various endodontic procedure from consultations, CBCT scans, extirpation, obturation, pulpotomy procedures and apisectomy surgeries.
- Processed X-ray images for dental patient diagnostics.
- Created accurate treatment plans and quoting for patients.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Operated and maintained autoclaves.
- Sterilised and maintained dental instruments and equipment to meet health and safety standards and guidelines.
- Completed reception tasks such as; scheduling appointments, collecting medical histories and information from patients, referral follow up, close contact with local and referring dental practices, processed payments through HICAPS, DVA, CDBS, refunds and all cash and eftpos transactions, banking and settlements.
- Completed charting, treatment plans, sterilisation tracking and notes in the dental software.
- Utilised dental practice management software for record keeping and appointment scheduling.
CSSD TECHNICAL AIDE (ENDOSCOPY TECHNICIAN)
St Andrews Hospital Toowoomba
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Preformed flexible endoscope reprocessing including decontamination, thermal disinfection, packaging and sterilising of all instrumentation for the procedure rooms.
- Followed and are compliant with AS/NZS 4187- 2014, GENCA Endoscopy Standards 2021.
- Completed Washings and Brushing on Bronchoscopes, Colonoscopes, Gastroscopes, Therapeutic Gastroscopes, Paediatric Gastroscopes, Paediatric Colonoscopes, EUS Linear and Radials, Entroscopes and Duodenoscopes to detect growth in scopes (infection control).
- Completed water testing for adequate infection control.
- Completed scope reprocessing tracking for patient charts.
- Operated, interpreted and documented all equipment operational requirements.
- Completed ordering for the Endoscopy washroom for maintain stock supply.
- Completed regular spore testing in Steris machines to maintain adequate infection control.
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Gentle Dentle
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Helped dentists by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions to patients after treatment.
- Assisted general chair-side dentistry, root canal procedures and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Prepared and processed comprehensive radiological images.
- Assisted and poured up dental impressions to prepare for the lab.
- Sterilised and disinfected dental instruments to prevent growth of bacteria on instruments and surfaces.
- Operated and maintained autoclaves.
- Completed charting, treatment plans, sterilisation tracking and notes in the dental software.
RELIEF SCHOOL OFFICER
Mater Dei Primary School
04.2021 - 11.2022
- Supported student learning objectives through personalised and small group assistance.
- Supported class teacher with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading.
- Supported classroom activities, including marking homework and student work, and reviewing assessment.
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Access Dental Services
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, root canal procedures and oral surgery.
- Booked patient appointments and managed treatment details using Exact.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared and processed comprehensive radiological images.
- Assisted dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
- Sterilised and disinfected dental instruments to prevent growth of bacteria on instruments and surfaces.
- Operated and maintained autoclaves.
- Processed payments through HICAPS, DVA, CDBS, refunds and all cash and eftpos transactions.
OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL HOURS EDUCATOR
Camp Australia
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Ensuring all children are supervised at all times.
- Provided safe, fun and effective care for all children.
- Developed work relationships with children and their families.
- Assisting in the provision of breakfast and afternoon tea to the children.
- Supported safe food handling and hygiene practices at the service are upheld at all times.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by performing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
SCHOOL OFFICER
Sacred Heart Parish School
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Supported student learning objectives through personalised and small group assistance.
- Supported class teacher with test administration, curriculum development and assessment grading.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Supported classroom activities, including marking homework and student work, and reviewing assessment.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by performing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
Education
Year 12 Graduate - High School
St Ursula's College
Toowoomba, QLD12.2019
Timeline
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Endodontics Only
11.2022 - Current
CSSD TECHNICAL AIDE (ENDOSCOPY TECHNICIAN)
St Andrews Hospital Toowoomba
04.2022 - 11.2022
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Gentle Dentle
01.2022 - 11.2022
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Access Dental Services
05.2021 - 01.2022
RELIEF SCHOOL OFFICER
Mater Dei Primary School
04.2021 - 11.2022
OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL HOURS EDUCATOR
Camp Australia
01.2021 - 05.2021
SCHOOL OFFICER
Sacred Heart Parish School
01.2020 - 12.2020
Year 12 Graduate - High School
St Ursula's College
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