THI LINH KIEU (KAT) NGUYEN
Roxburgh Park
Summary
A positive, upbeat and dependable worker confident in independently managing multi tasks.
An ambitious learner with great people skills, problem-resolution abilities, and dedication to company success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne
04.2024 - Current
- Provide efficient clinical chair-side assistance through: preparing, maintaining and managing the equipment, materials and instruments, in line with treatment plan; charting dental examinations; preparing, developing and fixing solutions and developing radiographs.
- Support dental students and trainee dental assistants by assisting with onboarding, infection control / OH&S education and monitoring compliance including assist with supervision and performance feedback.
- Assisting in Infection Control and Occupational Health and Safety audits and implementing recommended changes.
Dental Assistant
Primary Dental
02.2021 - Current
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prepare for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Assisted dentists by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Used D4W to document and maintain patient information and health background.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information and maintaining records.
Dental Assistant
Smile Solutions
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry such as scale and clean, filling, root canal treatment, extraction and cosmetic dentistry such as veneers, crowns, whitening.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Worked in fast-paced practices with more than 25 rooms running in 3 levels
- Collaborated with dental team members to streamline instrument processing and preparation routines.
Dental Assistant
Perio Partners
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services , verifying insurance information, and maintaining records using Ultimo system.
- Answered telephone calls and managed referrals letters. Contacted patients and other clinics using email, phone, text messages.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, perio chart, treatments related to gum diseases, implant surgery.
Education
Certificate III - Dental Assisting
Foundation Education
Certificate IV - Dental Assistant (Radiography)
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC12-2025
Skills
- Patient Care Standards
- Customer Service
- Staff Training
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Problem Solving
- Cash Handling
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Team Collaboration
- Reliable and Responsible
- Time Management
- Excellent Attention to Detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Timeline
Dental Assistant
The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne
04.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Smile Solutions
09.2023 - 03.2024
Dental Assistant
Perio Partners
06.2023 - 03.2024
Dental Assistant
Primary Dental
02.2021 - Current
Certificate III - Dental Assisting
Foundation Education
Certificate IV - Dental Assistant (Radiography)
RMIT University
Languages
English
Intermediate (B1)
Vietnamese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Reference
Dr Nilumi Gunawickrama
Dentist of Epping Primary Dental
Mobile: 0432 386 020
Email: nilumisg@yahoo.com
Mrs Poonam Rani
Dental Coordinator of Epping Primary Dental
Mobile: 0405 021 020
Email: 0236poonam@gmail.com
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
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