Mitria Higgs
St Louis,M0
Summary
Saint Louis, Mo Job Objective I am seeking a full-time position as a Dental Assistant in a diverse environment . Reliable Dental Assistant with Eight years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting four-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.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Affinia Healthcare
07.2016 - Current
- Assist students in the Urgent Care clinic.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened 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.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
Dental Assistant
Familia Dental
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing gentle and thorough dental cleanings.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling for increased efficiency and reduced wait times.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Conducted preliminary assessments of new patients, gathering crucial information for accurate diagnoses.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened 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.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
Education
ADA Accredited Dental Assisting Program -
Missouri College Brentwood
2015
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Eagle Soft
- Excellent Interpersonal Communication skills
- Pouring impressions
- Infection control
- Infection Control Proficiency
- Taking X-Rays
- Dental Impressions
- Patient Intake Procedures
- Patient Data Gathering
- Four-Handed Procedures
- Medical Records Management
- Surgical Extractions
- Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment
- Strong Writing and Verbal Skills
- Chair Side Assistance
- Restorative Dentistry
- Sealant Application
- X-Ray Processing
- Data Confidentiality Measures
- Active Listening
- Radiography Safety
- Sanitation Protocols
- Surgical Setup
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Sterilization Techniques
- Electronic Charting
- Prepare Instruments
- Data Verification
- Radiation Protection
- Tooth Extraction
- Patterson EagleSoft
- Autoclave Operation
- Periodontics and Endodontics
- Time Management
- Medical Charting
- Microsoft Excel
- Word Processing Software
- Critical Thinking
- Universal Precautions
- Full Mouth Radiographs
- Patient Care Standards
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Certified Dental Assistant
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Affinia Healthcare
07.2016 - Current
Dental Assistant
Familia Dental
08.2015 - 07.2016
ADA Accredited Dental Assisting Program -
Missouri College Brentwood