Sandra Steffe
Cambridge Park,NSW
Summary
Talented Dental Assistant with 19 years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments. Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients. Quick-thinking Dental Assistant Intern with experience scheduling appointments, filing records, charting tooth decay and maintaining dental equipment. Precise communicator skilled at working with dental team staff, entering patient data with accuracy and maintaining confidentiality. Highly adaptable with great problem-solving skills. Patient-focused Dental Assistant offering 19 years of experience in providing dentistry support in rapidly growing dental offices. Skilled in preparing patients for examinations and providing chairside assistance during routine and complex procedures. Quick to build relationships and successful in easing patients anxiety. Patient-focused Dental Assistant offering 19 years of experience in providing dentistry support in rapidly growing dental offices. Skilled in preparing patients for examinations and providing chairside assistance during routine and complex procedures. Quick to build relationships and successful in easing patients anxiety. Patient-focused Dental Assistant offering 19 years of experience in providing dentistry support in rapidly growing dental offices. Skilled in preparing patients for examinations and providing chairside assistance during routine and complex procedures. Quick to build relationships and successful in easing patients anxiety. Reliable Dental Assistant with 19 years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with 4 hand procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs,( taking and Processing radiographs. Hold current radiography license) and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients. Patient-focused Dental Assistant offering 19 years of experience in providing dentistry support in rapidly growing dental offices. Skilled in preparing patients for examinations and providing chairside assistance during routine and complex procedures. Quick to build relationships and successful in easing patients anxiety. Reliable Dental Assistant with 19 years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with 4-hand procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients. Patient-focused Dental Assistant offering 19 years of experience in providing dentistry support in rapidly growing dental offices. Skilled in preparing patients for examinations and providing chairside assistance during routine and complex procedures. Quick to build relationships and successful in easing patients anxiety. Patient-focused Dental Assistant offering 19 years of experience in providing dentistry support in rapidly growing dental offices. Skilled in preparing patients for examinations and providing chairside assistance during routine and complex procedures. Quick to build relationships and successful in easing patients anxiety. Resourceful Dental Assistant with 19 years of expertise using teamwork and communication to drive outstanding patient care. Efficient when prepping exam rooms using standard infection control procedures. Resourceful Dental Assistant with 19 years of expertise using teamwork and communication to drive outstanding patient care. Efficient when prepping exam rooms using standard infection control procedures. Experienced with over 19 years of experience in Oral Health. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Enthusiastic , eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Oral Health.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant-Assistant Clinical Coordinator
Westmead Centre For Oral Health
Westmead, NSW
02.2003 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Multiple procedures daily.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials for dental procedures.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images by Developing and orientating for review by dentist.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment, Decontamination and setting up of bays for procedures.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, PDS patients, casts and impressions.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.
- Used Patient dental record to document and maintain patient information and health background. e.g. Dental Charting and the issue of Emergency vouchers.
- Typed patient data into computer system using IPMS, Titanium while following privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary in the Emergency Department.
- Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, and applying lead aprons.
- Booked patient appointments and managed treatment details using MS Excel and industry-standard registration software.
- Assisted dentist with paperwork and billing protocol for both routine and less common procedures.
- Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures by , clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Managed office schedules and calendars to coordinate administrative planning and execution.
- Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies by . Dental Trauma, Facial Swelling and Advance Life Saving Assistance and On Call services
- Provided diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies.
- Assist in Minor Oral Surgery to complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
- Assist in set up and decontamination of Minor Oral Surgeries and complete routine and advanced procedures by preparing patients and instruments for expected needs.
- Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
Education
Certificate IV Customer Contact - Oral Health
Westmead Entre For Oral Health
Westmead11.2007
Certificate III, Certificate IV in Dental Assist - Oral Health
Westmead Centre For Oral Health
Westmead, NSW02.2003
High School Diploma -
Grantham High School
Seven Hills, NSW12.1974
Skills
- Dental knowledge
- Good Clinical Practices
- Integrated Clinical Service
- Dental materials knowledge
- Clinical safety
- Dental procedures
- Dental impressions
- Clinical team coordination
Timeline
Dental Assistant-Assistant Clinical Coordinator
Westmead Centre For Oral Health
02.2003 - Current
Certificate IV Customer Contact - Oral Health
Westmead Entre For Oral Health
Certificate III, Certificate IV in Dental Assist - Oral Health
Westmead Centre For Oral Health
High School Diploma -
Grantham High School