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Frances Jose

Summerland Point ,Australia

Summary

Energetic, trusted, detail-oriented and strategic solutions provider and experienced Dental Assistant with analytical, customer services, management and administrative skills Proven ability to establish rapport with clients, reliable and driven, with strong time management and prioritisation abilities. A highly analy, wit forward-thinking professional with experience, routinely singled out for high volume, high quality work, within deadline intensive settings spanning services and business growth with an embedded passion for continuous improvement, organisation development, enhancing customer experience, and delivering quality long-term vision solutions.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Bupa
Belmont
06.2021 - Current
  • Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
  • Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
  • Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
  • Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
  • Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
  • Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
  • Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
  • Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
  • Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
  • Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
  • Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
  • Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
  • Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
  • Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.

Vitality Dental Tuggerah
01.2015 - 01.2021
  • Company Overview: Formerly Natural Holistic Dental
  • Formerly Natural Holistic Dental

Volunteer Sales Assistant

Hawkesbury Village Richmond
01.2009 - 01.2015

Dental Assistant

The Dental Practice Springwood
01.2002 - 01.2005

Child Care Assistant

Maldon Kindergarten Blacktown
01.1997 - 01.2000

Child Care Assistant

Sleepy Possums Day Care Centre
01.1996 - 01.1997

Dental Assistant

Dr Paul Young Dental Surgery Richmond
01.1995 - 01.1996

Dental Assistant

Dr Phillip Westley-Smith Round Corner Dural
01.1992 - 01.1995

Smiles Dental Rouse Hill
01.2015

Cleaner

Self Employed
01.2015

Education

ADA Infection Prevention and Control -

01.2021

Introduction to infection Control for Dental Assistant -

Phillip Melling
01.2004

Telephone Techniques -

Platinum Standard
01.2003

Infection Control Program -

Phillip Melling, Julie Hunt, Joy Borgert
01.2003

Practical Infection Control -

Michael Payne
01.2002

Centre Based care Certificate -

TAFE NSW
01.1996

School Certificate -

Bede Polding College
01.1992

Skills

  • Client relationship management
  • Inventory Management
  • Operating Ultra Sonic
  • Account Management
  • Time Management
  • Self-Starter
  • Computer Skills
  • Digital radiography
  • Infection control
  • Patient scheduling
  • Dental materials preparation
  • Inventory management
  • Team collaboration
  • Administrative support
  • Effective communication
  • Problem resolution
  • Attention to detail
  • Patient education
  • Clinical assistance
  • Dental staff support
  • Chairside assistance
  • Strong writing and verbal skills
  • Patient schedule management
  • Patient care coordination
  • Patient intake procedures
  • Dental procedure preparation
  • Infection control proficiency
  • Instrument preparation
  • Insurance billing
  • Dental records
  • Surgical setup
  • Continuing education commitment
  • Dental material handling

References

  • Dr Dayna Fair Weather, Dentist, 0422 996 934
  • Dr Mario Chong, Dentist, 0422 256 200
  • Sarah Quirk, Educator, 0450 254 024
  • Nicole Jenerett, 0409 526 006

Professional Competencies

  • Relationship Management
  • Strategic Communications
  • Data Analysis & Analytical skills
  • Client relationship management
  • Persuasive with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Customer Retention
  • Inventory Management
  • Operating Ultra Sonic
  • Sales Management - Strong understanding of sales processes and lead generation, with demonstrated experience working with diverse teams to generate business opportunities, maximisation of accounts and increase business revenue.
  • Account Management - Effective Client Life Cycle management with a passion to drive a world class customer support service, with appropriate instrumentation solutions, whilst achieving customer service targets and identifying areas of improvements.
  • Time Management - Thrive in a fast-paced environment and will ensure projects are completed within scheduled timeline and budget, adhere to regulations, and meet client's expectations.
  • Analytical Problem Solver - Experienced in root cause analysis, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommending comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.
  • Effective Communicator - Interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders, senior management, and their team members.
  • Stakeholder Management - Develop integral relationships with internal and external stakeholders to maximise productivity and ensure non-conformances are rapidly resolved.
  • Technical Competencies - Ability to apply independent judgment and initiative to effectively plan, exec and coordinate technical service delivery.
  • Collaborative Partner - Build and leverage cross-functional relationships and teams to drive technical decisions and solutions, information, and industry analyses to develop best practices.
  • Self-Starter - Forward thinking with the ability to take ownership of business objectives with a strong capability of driving productivity, change, and outcomes.
  • Computer Skills - Ms Office, Technical Software, and other Integrated Software skills.

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Bupa
06.2021 - Current

Vitality Dental Tuggerah
01.2015 - 01.2021

Smiles Dental Rouse Hill
01.2015

Cleaner

Self Employed
01.2015

Volunteer Sales Assistant

Hawkesbury Village Richmond
01.2009 - 01.2015

Dental Assistant

The Dental Practice Springwood
01.2002 - 01.2005

Child Care Assistant

Maldon Kindergarten Blacktown
01.1997 - 01.2000

Child Care Assistant

Sleepy Possums Day Care Centre
01.1996 - 01.1997

Dental Assistant

Dr Paul Young Dental Surgery Richmond
01.1995 - 01.1996

Dental Assistant

Dr Phillip Westley-Smith Round Corner Dural
01.1992 - 01.1995

ADA Infection Prevention and Control -

Introduction to infection Control for Dental Assistant -

Phillip Melling

Telephone Techniques -

Platinum Standard

Infection Control Program -

Phillip Melling, Julie Hunt, Joy Borgert

Practical Infection Control -

Michael Payne

Centre Based care Certificate -

TAFE NSW

School Certificate -

Bede Polding College
Frances Jose