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Lauren Phillips

Whitehall

Summary

Reliable surgical dental Assistant with strong knowledge of dentistry practices. Well-rounded professional skilled handling multiple tasks, including making dental impressions, sterilizing stations, and taking X-rays. Highly organized with experience in charting and preparing patient treatment plans. Skilled at problem-solving and working well as a team lead in difficult tasks.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical Dental Assistant

Lehigh Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Allentown
10.2021 - Current
  • Assisted oral surgeons during complex surgical procedures and patient care.
  • Managed patient records and updated medical histories efficiently.
  • Educated patients on post-operative care and oral hygiene practices.
  • Scheduled appointments and coordinated follow-up visits for patients effectively.
  • Performed routine laboratory tasks including impressions, x-rays, and charting of teeth.
  • Followed infection control protocol when handling contaminated items according to OSHA guidelines.
  • Monitored vital signs during treatment to ensure patient safety.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient histories, treatments performed, medications administered.
  • Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.

Order of operations

Famous 4th street cookie company
Philadelphia
06.2013 - 09.2018
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

Education

Certificate -

Lehigh Valley School of Dental Assisting
Whitehall
04-2014

High School Diploma -

Whitehall-Coplay
Whitehall, PA
05-2010

Some College (No Degree) -

Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA

Skills

  • Assisting surgical procedures
  • Team collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Patient record management
  • Time management
  • Problem solving

Timeline

Surgical Dental Assistant

Lehigh Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
10.2021 - Current

Order of operations

Famous 4th street cookie company
06.2013 - 09.2018

Certificate -

Lehigh Valley School of Dental Assisting

High School Diploma -

Whitehall-Coplay

Some College (No Degree) -

Lehigh Carbon Community College
Lauren Phillips