CHLOE MITCHELL-FRANKLIN
LAUNCESTON,TAS
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Dental Assistant
Innova Dental
LAUNCESTON, TAS
01.2020 - Current
- Provided chair-side assistance to the dentist during dental procedures, including taking digital x-rays and impressions.
- Assisted in the fabrication of temporary crowns and bridges, as well as other prosthetic appliances.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene techniques and preventive care.
- Maintained patient records, including medical histories, treatment plans, and progress notes.
- Sterilized instruments before and after each procedure.
- Prepared materials for use by dentists during procedures, such as filling cavities or performing root canals.
- Ordered supplies and maintained inventory levels of dental equipment and materials.
- Kept a clean work environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Administered local anesthetics to patients prior to treatment.
- Organized patient charts with updated information related to diagnosis or treatment plans.
- Managed front desk duties such as scheduling appointments, confirming insurance coverage, collecting payments from patients.
- Answered phone calls promptly and handled inquiries professionally.
- Ensured that all safety standards were met while providing quality patient care.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Dental Assistant
Brisbane Street Dental
LAUNCESTON, TAS
12.2013 - 12.2019
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Education
High School Diploma -
Riverside High School
Launceston, TAS12-2012
Skills
- Dental Hygiene
- Infection Control Maintenance
- Patient Schedule Management
- Dental Staff Assistance
- Medical History Documentation
- Dental Procedure Preparation
- Dental Charting
- Disinfecting Rooms And Equipment
- Equipment Operating Skills
- Understanding Of Confidentiality Laws
- Office Meetings
Affiliations
- Gym
- Pilates
- Nature Walks & Waterfalls
- Travelling
Certification
- First Aid & CPR valid until 2026
- Hand Hygiene Certificate
- Working With Vulnerable People Card
- Diploma - Flight Attendant 2019
Timeline
Senior Dental Assistant
Innova Dental
01.2020 - Current
Dental Assistant
Brisbane Street Dental
12.2013 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
Riverside High School
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