Melita Rogers
Hocking,WA
Summary
Talented Senior Dental Assistant with 20+ years of experience with a long-term passion for mechanics which is getting stronger. I am actively seeking a new career opportunity in the mining resources industry. As a Dental Assistant excellent communication is essential, ability to problem solve quickly while under pressure, also handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and detail. Im reliable and eager to use these skills to secure a traineeship or an entry level position in the mining resources industry.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Dental Assistant
Cambridge Specialists
01.2024 - Current
- Assist with complex dental procedures
- Reception relief, process accounts, create, explain Treatment Plans to patients
- Take and develop x-rays, photo images and OPG's
- Dental equipment servicing
- Sterilization of specialised dental instruments
- High quality infection control
- Organization and cleaning of the whole practice.
Senior Dental Assistant
Illawarra Dental Centre
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Dental Assisting for general, surgical and Implant procedures
- Reception relief, process accounts, create, explain Treatment Plans
- Stock control and ordering of supplies
- Can take and develop x-rays, photo images and OPG's
- Demonstrate oral hygiene instructions to patients
- Patient aftercare follow
- Equipment Repairs
- Sterilization of dental instruments
- High quality infection control
- General organization and cleaning of the practice.
Dental Assistant
Wanneroo Dental Centre
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Dental Assisting for general, surgical procedures
- Reception duties and accounts
- Stock control and ordering of supplies
- Demonstrate oral hygiene instructions to patients
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanour.
- Patient aftercare follow up
- Sterilization of dental instruments and equipment
- High quality infection control
Dental Assistant / Dental Reception
Hocking Dental Care / Smilemakers Madeley
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Dental Assisting for general, surgical and implant restoration procedures
- Reception duties and accounts
- Stock control and ordering of supplies
- Can take x-rays and develop, photo images and OPG's
- Demonstrate oral Hygiene instructions to patients
- Patient aftercare follow up
- Sterilization of dental instruments and equipment
- High quality infection control
- General organization and cleaning of both practices.
Construction Client Liaison Officer
Homestart
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Looking after client enquiries over the phone and in person
- Client complaints
- Problem solving
- Organizing Product Re-selections
- Reception cover
- Raising Contract Variations
- Liaising between General Manager, Construction Manager, Administration Manager, Site Supervisor, Drafting, Scheduling, Contract Administrators, Reception, Finance Department, and Clients to resolve any issues.
Education
HIA Prestart Consultant Certificate -
Level 2 in Hospitality Operations -
RSA Responsible Service of Alcohol THHBFO9B -
Dental Assisting Certificate IV - Dental Assisting
01.1999
Completion of Year 10 -
1995
Skills
- Team Collaboration by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanour
- Reliability
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Strong manual dexterity
- Performing routine maintenance and repairs on variety of dental equipment and machines
- Detail Oriented
- Motivation and Initiative
References
- Dr Chae Park, 0420920287, Specialist Prosthodontist
- Dr Julio Rincon, 0403490465, Specialist Periodontist
- Denise Skene, 0410411080, Dental Practice Manager
Timeline
Senior Dental Assistant - Cambridge Specialists
01.2024 - Current
Senior Dental Assistant - Illawarra Dental Centre
01.2022 - 01.2024
Dental Assistant - Wanneroo Dental Centre
01.2015 - 01.2022
Dental Assistant / Dental Reception - Hocking Dental Care / Smilemakers Madeley
01.2011 - 01.2015
Construction Client Liaison Officer - Homestart
01.2008 - 01.2010
- HIA Prestart Consultant Certificate,
- Level 2 in Hospitality Operations,
- RSA Responsible Service of Alcohol THHBFO9B,
DAA - Dental Assisting Certificate IV, Dental Assisting
Mt Lawley Senior High School - Completion of Year 10 ,
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