Tiffany Forrester
Longford,Tasmania
Summary
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Oral Health Services Tasmania
02.2024 - Current
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists, oral hygiene therapists, dental therapists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids and mixing materials for fillings, impressions.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Supported dental procedures, ensuring efficient operation and patient satisfaction.
- Conducted inventory management to maintain essential supplies, avoiding procedural delays.
- Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
- Improved patient care with meticulous attention to instrument sterilization and preparation.
Senior Dental Assistant
Northwest Dental Deloraine
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, neatened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- 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.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medicaments, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing patients, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Created study casts used for diagnostics, produce dental crowns, bridges and other prosthetics.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Hospitality Worker
JJ's Bakery Longford
04.2015 - 12.2021
- Acknowledged outstanding staff performance to boost morale.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
- Prepared hot and cold beverages to highest standard while providing guests with legendary customer service.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to increase shelf life, improve kitchen organization and provide easy access during busy peak service times.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked during service hours to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Maintained supply levels in counter and customer areas to meet typical demands.
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
- Engendered customer loyalty by remembering personal preferences and allergy information.
- Made and served hundreds café beverages per day with speed, quality and consistency.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and seating areas daily.
- Educated coworkers and customers about new products.
Labour
JBS Australia
12.2013 - 02.2014
- Packed meat in Styrofoam, plastic and paper packaging and weighed on scale for pricing.
- Performed equipment maintenance by cleaning, lubricating and maintaining proper alignment.
- Sanitized surfaces to maintain cleanliness of food service area.
Education
Newstead College
Newstead Tasmania11.2015
Cressy District High School
Cressy Tasmania12.2013
Skills
- Hard worker
- Friendly/ get along well with people
- Trustworthy
- Honest
- Loyal
- Well presented
- Organized
- Team worker
- On time
- Excellent communication
- Problem resolution
- A hands on worker
- Always up for a challenge
Certification
- Grade 10 Graduation Certificate.
- Certificate I in Work Preparation (Community Services).
- Certificate II in Community Services.
- Certificate II in Hospitality.
- TCE (Tasmanian Certificate of Education).
- Certificate III in Dental Assisting
Additional Information
Reference:
India Headland - Receptionist
indygrace2@outlook.com
0448 094 290
Kate Phillips - Hygienist
kateoralwellness@gmail.com
0430 516 040
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Oral Health Services Tasmania
02.2024 - Current
Senior Dental Assistant
Northwest Dental Deloraine
01.2022 - 02.2024
Hospitality Worker
JJ's Bakery Longford
04.2015 - 12.2021
Labour
JBS Australia
12.2013 - 02.2014
Newstead College
Cressy District High School