Dental Clinical Assistant
Dr. Christy Natsis & Associates Dentistry
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Sterilized and disinfected instruments after each use and disposed of contaminated materials properly
- Charted conditions of decay and periodontal disease to prepare for diagnosis and treatment by the dentist
- Recorded new patient exam information and updated data on oral conditions in electronic software system
- Prepared instrument trays and set up patient rooms to assist the dentists and hygienists
- Followed infection-control standards by maintaining sanitization protocols in operatory areas and hygiene rooms
- Directed patients to treatment rooms and documented medical history, assessed vitals, and recorded patient concerns at intake
- Communicated effectively with colleagues to provide comprehensive patient care services and additional support