Organized Team Leader builds positive rapport, inspire trust and guide teams toward achievement of organizational goals. Strong facilitator adept at working cross-departmentally with co-management and top-level leadership.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader for Surgery & Oral Medicine
Royal Melbourne Dental Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Managing staff and resources to meet both patient and clinicians needs
Collaboratively working with the operation manager of surgery and oral medicine for daily operational needs and strategic plan
Facilitate effective communication and relationship Oral surgery , day surgery and oral medicine units as well as other integrated specialist care and primary/ emergency care
Managing complaint and critical incident with head of units and operational manager
Prepare OMFS, DSU and Oral Medicine roster for both clinician as well as Dental assistant.
Participate and ensure in infection prevention principles are followed and implemented.
Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
Collaborated with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
Held monthly team meetings to inform team members on Hospital news and updates.
Managed leave requests and absences and arranged covers to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
Assisted in recruitment of new team members, hiring highest qualified to build team of top performers.
Facilitated effective decision-making processes within the group through open dialogue, active listening, and consensus-building techniques.
Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
Senior Dental Assistant at OMFS
Royal Melbourne Dental Hospital
11.2020 - 07.2022
Providing support and working together with team leader and manager in regards clinical /administrative decision
Working closely with Patient service or Patient Liaison office solving patient queries
Working with Safely and quality office in follow up and monitoring of Clinical Incidents happen in clinic
Collaborate and work together with clinician, Dental assistant and patient liaison / service to deliver patient centre service
Performing chairside assistant whenever required to deliver clinical duty
Participate and ensure in infection prevention principles are followed and implemented.
Increased procedure accuracy by taking precise digital X-rays, enabling dentists to make informed treatment decisions.
Dental Assistant
Royal Melbourne Dental Hospital
01.2020 - 10.2020
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties for General and Specialist clinic
Cleaning and disinfecting clinical working areas, X-ray rooms and conducting proper changeovers
Assisting with patient charting and records
Stocking and arranging dental supplies for each department.
Dental Assistant
Sunbury Community Health
02.2019 - 10.2020
Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
Assisting on updating patient records and charting
Preparing patients for clinical examination, X-rays and treatment
Cleaning clinical working areas and conducting proper changeovers
Providing oral health maintenance advice to patients.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Senior Dental Assistant
Laser and Holistic Dental
05.2018 - 10.2020
Provided compassionate chairside assistance during treatments, alleviating patient anxiety and improving their experience at the clinic.
Increased procedure accuracy by taking precise digital X-rays, enabling dentists to make informed treatment decisions.
Enhanced team efficiency by organizing dental instruments and equipment for easy access during procedures.
Improved patient satisfaction by providing exceptional dental care and maintaining a comfortable environment.
Optimized inventory management systems by tracking stock levels of dental supplies and reordering as needed to avoid shortages or overstocking issues.
Contributed to practice growth by fostering strong relationships with patients, leading to increased referrals and positive reviews.
Maintained accurate patient records, streamlining administrative processes and enhancing the overall quality of care provided.
Assisted dentists in complex procedures (laser assisted restorative, endodontic, prosthodontics, check-up and clean, orthodontic (Invisalign) oral surgery and implant surgery) ensuring high-quality results and reduced treatment time.
Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, reducing the need for future treatments and promoting overall health.
Performing TMJ laser therapy
Performing clinical audits
Meeting with dental supplies representatives and deal cost effective products.
Education
Certificate III in Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Menzies Institute of Technology
Melbourne, VIC
05.2018
Doctor of Dental Medicine - Dentistry
Jimma University
Ethiopia
10.2011
Skills
Communication skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Clinical skills
Problem-Solving
Attention to Detail
Team motivation
Team Supervision
People Management
Performance Improvement
References
Reference
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Timeline
Team Leader for Surgery & Oral Medicine
Royal Melbourne Dental Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Senior Dental Assistant at OMFS
Royal Melbourne Dental Hospital
11.2020 - 07.2022
Dental Assistant
Royal Melbourne Dental Hospital
01.2020 - 10.2020
Dental Assistant
Sunbury Community Health
02.2019 - 10.2020
Senior Dental Assistant
Laser and Holistic Dental
05.2018 - 10.2020
Certificate III in Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Menzies Institute of Technology
Doctor of Dental Medicine - Dentistry
Jimma University
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