Kate (Ha Young) Cho
Carindale,QLD
Summary
As a graduate oral health therapist, I am seeking a long-term position offering an opportunity to practice my full scope and receive guidance and mentorship throughout my development. I am currently waiting for the AHPRA registration to finalise and expect to be work-ready by early December 2023. I have experience working in the dental industry as a dental assistant, as well as in various customer service roles. I possess excellent attention to detail, communication skills, and a strong willingness to learn. I am a dedicated and reliable individual.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dental Care St Kilda
Balaclava, VIC
05.2019 - 02.2021
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery including implants.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Dental Assistant
ProSmiles
Collingwood, VIC
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery including implants.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Dental Assistant
Dental Pearls
Brisbane, QLD
05.2019 - 02.2021
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, oral surgery including implants.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Independently operate the 3 Shape TRIOS Scanner for a full mouth scan for clear aligners.
- Scheduled, rescheduled, and cancelled appointments for dental patients.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Poured up stone study models, constructed whitening trays and Essix retainers for post orthodontic treatments.
Volunteer
RSPCA
Brisbane, QLD
- Assisted with RSPCA events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities throughout the events
- Set up/ pack up event venues
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to guide event guests.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization.
Dental Assistant
Carindale Family Dentist
Carindale, QLD
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Scheduled, rescheduled, and cancelled appointments for dental patients.
Waitress/ Barista
Le Bon Choix
Carindale, QLD
05.2017 - 07.2019
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service and food and beverage preparation.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Trained new employees on proper food handling, customer service and safety procedures.
- Managed daily and weekly supply orders.
Education
Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy - Dental And Oral Health
Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga, NSW11.2023
High School Diploma -
Redeemer Lutheran College
Rochedale, QLD11.2012
Skills
- Strong patient care and customer service skills
- Excellent work ethic with ability to prioritise and multi-task
- Punctual, reliable and takes initiative
- Experience ordering supplies and stock
- Experience in Dental 4 Windows and SALUD dental software
- Experience with 3 Shape TRIOS Scanner
- Experience in comprehensive examinations, NSPT, perio reviews, administration of local anaesthetics, I/O and E/O radiographs, extraction of deciduous dentition, restorations with amalgam, GIC, and CR, complex amalgam, pulpotomy, SSC, and deep caries management
Certification
- AHPRA registered OHT
- ADOHTA member
- Queensland radiology license
- Queensland working with children check (Blue card)
- Indemnity insurance membership (Dental Protection & MIPS)
- First aid training
- CPR training
- Criminal history check certificate
- Vaccinations (MMR, Varicella, Pertussis, Hepatitis B)
- COVID-19 vaccinated
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Assistant
ProSmiles
01.2022 - 05.2022
Dental Assistant
Dental Pearls
05.2019 - 02.2021
Dental Assistant
Dental Care St Kilda
05.2019 - 02.2021
Dental Assistant
Carindale Family Dentist
08.2018 - 03.2019
Waitress/ Barista
Le Bon Choix
05.2017 - 07.2019
Volunteer
RSPCA
Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy - Dental And Oral Health
Charles Sturt University
High School Diploma -
Redeemer Lutheran College