Jessica Trout
Colorado Springs
Summary
Dedicated Dental Assistant with strong multitasking and communication skills. Known for enhancing patient experiences through attentive care and efficient workflow management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Classic Dental
2021.09 - Current
- Assisted in patient management and scheduling, ensuring efficient workflow in a busy dental practice.
- Prepared treatment rooms and sterilized instruments, adhering to strict safety and hygiene protocols.
- Supported dentists during procedures by providing instruments and maintaining clear communication with patients.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care, enhancing patient understanding and compliance.
- Streamlined inventory management processes for dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring adequate stock levels.
- Maintained accurate patient records using dental software, ensuring all information was up-to-date and accessible.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Conducted inventory management to maintain essential supplies, avoiding procedural delays.
- Contributed to comfortable patient experience, offering reassurance and support throughout treatments.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Brian Fitzpatrick DMD
2016.09 - 2021.08
- Trained new staff on office protocols and clinical procedures, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Implemented improvements in patient intake process, reducing wait times and enhancing overall patient experience.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
- 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.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO2028-08
No Degree - Dental Hygiene
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO2025-05
Skills
Friendly and dependable professional with experience providing exceptional customer service in a fast-paced dental office Skilled at multitasking, communication, handling customer concerns, and working efficiently as part of a team Seeking to bring strong people skills, attention to detail, and a positive attitude to a server or bartender position
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Classic Dental
2021.09 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dr. Brian Fitzpatrick DMD
2016.09 - 2021.08
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Pueblo Community College
No Degree - Dental Hygiene
Pikes Peak Community College