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Jamie Heffernan

Lithgow,NSW

Summary

i am committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Reliable Dental Assistant with 1years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with multiple hand procedures, setting up exam rooms, and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Dental at home
Cooranbong, NSW
12.2023 - Current
  • 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.
  • Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
  • Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
  • Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.

Trainee Dental Assistant

Katoomba Dental Centre
Katoomba
01.2023 - 11.2023
  • I was enrolled through Foundation Education for Certificate III in Dental Assistant, I am also working full time at a dental practice currently, my job entails – Sterilization of dental instruments and equipment, infection control, preforms daily equipment testing, logs and record all tests on any equipment, assisting clinical treatment, assists in the setup, cleaning and preparation of the treatment room, making sure room is set up with the appropriate tools for the appointment, maintaining great communication with patients and the dentist, helping out with the end of day pack down and debrief.

Gaming/ Bar/ TAB

Lithgow Workman’s Club
Lithgow
11.2021 - 12.2022
  • Complied with company service standards including inventory and cash control procedures, maximized customer service satisfaction, cash handling, serving drinks and preparing specialized orders, resolved customer concerns, relayed relevant information to management, trouble shooting gaming machines, placing and amending TAB betting, open and closing shifts, cleaning, in charge of the cash box and managing payouts, conflict resolution, assisted in training of new staff members, stock take and restocking the bar including changing any kegs over.

Hoist operator/ general labor worker

VARI Workforce
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Assisted in distribution of tools and equipment to skilled workers, assisted tradespeople with bring materials, equipment, tools and assisting with the work when it was required, maintain clean and safe working environments, coordinated communication between equipment operations through two way radio and hand signals, collected and removed debris from work areas, maintained a safe work environment, identified project issues and notifying the foreman to fast track assistance, met company and safety guidelines for worksite operations, maintain safety knowledge to maintain code, advised officials in regards to traffic control measurements to protect worksite integrity, crew safety and public welfare.

Education

Dental Assisting

Ultimo TAFE
12-2024

General Construction Induction Card -

01.2017

Responsible Service of Alcohol -

01.2014

Responsible Conduct of Gambling -

01.2014

Certificate III Business Administration -

01.2012

Certificate II Business Administration -

01.2012

Portland Central High School, School Certificate -

01.2005

Skills

  • Infection Control
  • Sterilization
  • Dental Equipment Testing
  • Log Data into Appropriate Software
  • Set up and cleanup of surgery
  • Great Communication Skills
  • Maintaining WHS
  • Assisting Dentist in surgery
  • Maintain a clean work environment
  • Maintain Patient Confidentiality
  • Delegate and follow up with tasks
  • Team Player
  • Procedure Support
  • Instrument preparation
  • Clinical Support
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Chair-side support

References

  • Edward Waters, Dentist at KDC; Lecturer and Assessment Lead, Sydney Dental School, University of Sydney, 0425 567 655, Edward.waters.nsw@gmail.com
  • Tylah Holterman, Former Practice Manager at Katoomba Dental Centre, 0410 148 874
  • Shae Gillard, Former General Manager at Lithgow Workmans Club, 0417 426 763

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Dental at home
12.2023 - Current

Trainee Dental Assistant

Katoomba Dental Centre
01.2023 - 11.2023

Gaming/ Bar/ TAB

Lithgow Workman’s Club
11.2021 - 12.2022

Hoist operator/ general labor worker

VARI Workforce
01.2020 - 03.2020

Dental Assisting

Ultimo TAFE

General Construction Induction Card -

Responsible Service of Alcohol -

Responsible Conduct of Gambling -

Certificate III Business Administration -

Certificate II Business Administration -

Portland Central High School, School Certificate -

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