Tamara Wood
Indianapolis
Summary
Dynamic Expanded Functions Dental Assistant with extensive experience at HealthNET, excelling in patient management and restoration procedures. Demonstrated expertise in sterilization techniques and infection control, ensuring a safe environment. Committed to enhancing patient care through effective communication and attention to detail, contributing to improved treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
HealthNET
Indianapolis
08.2018 - Current
- Assisted with the placement of restorations such as fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, dentures and partials.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Educated patients on preventive dental care practices such as flossing and mouth rinses.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Made impressions and took impressions for mouthguards.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Greeted incoming patients with courtesy while providing them with necessary paperwork.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Maintained Sterilization Area according to OSHA guidelines and sterilized all instruments after use.
- Demonstrated knowledge of dental terminology in order to communicate effectively with colleagues and other health professionals.
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient procedures by setting out instruments and materials.
- Assisted dentist during complex surgical procedures such as root canals or extractions.
- Managed inventory control system by ordering supplies when needed.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Applied topical agents to patients.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
Licensed Esthetician
Skin Medi Spa
La Crosse
03.2012 - 01.2016
- Educated clients on skin conditions, treatments and products to grow sales.
- Provided customized skin care treatments to clients based on their individual skin type and needs.
- Recommended at-home skincare regimens tailored to each client's individual needs.
- Relaxed clients with facial and body massages, aromatherapy and soothing environments.
- Inspected client's skin to determine best courses of treatment.
- Provided excellent customer service and skincare treatments to clients.
- Sold salon-exclusive skin care products and encouraged service upgrades.
- Consistently provided exceptional customer service to ensure client satisfaction.
- Kept detailed records of client preferences, skin and products to provide seamless service.
- Processed payments, set up appointments and promoted new products and services to help meet business objectives.
- Maintained a clean work environment by sterilizing tools, cleaning surfaces, and disposing of used supplies appropriately.
Medical Assistant
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
Onalaska
08.2000 - 11.2011
- Learned new techniques and complete chemical peel processes.
- Recommended at-home skincare regimens tailored to each client's individual needs.
- Assisted with pre-operative preparation of patients including providing instruction about post-operative care plans.
- Provided assistance to medical staff in performing minor surgical procedures.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for analysis and organized lab results for review by the physician.
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding safeguarding confidential patient information at all times.
Education
Dental Expanded - Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Indiana University
IN10-2022
Dental Assisting
Brightwood College
Indianapolis, IN08-2018
Licences - Skin
Mequon Theinsville School of Esthetics
Milwaukee, WI11-2012
Skills
- Patient management
- Dental radiography
- Sterilization techniques
- Restoration procedures
- Dental impressions
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Instrument and room setup
- Exam room setups
- Infection control protocols
- Instrument sterilization
Timeline
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
HealthNET
08.2018 - Current
Licensed Esthetician
Skin Medi Spa
03.2012 - 01.2016
Medical Assistant
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center
08.2000 - 11.2011
Dental Expanded - Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Indiana University
Dental Assisting
Brightwood College
Licences - Skin
Mequon Theinsville School of Esthetics