Chevau Johnstone
Kaikohe,NTL
Summary
Dedicated dental assistant with five years of comprehensive experience in dental clinics, proficient in chairside assistance, patient care, and administrative tasks. Proven ability to handle high-volume patient interactions with professionalism and efficiency, ensuring optimal customer service and satisfaction. Skilled in scheduling appointments, managing patient records, and supporting dental procedures with precision and care. Known for strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, and attention to detail. Seeking to leverage my diverse background in dental assisting, call centre operations, and receptionist duties to contribute effectively to a dynamic dental practice.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant/Call Center/Receptionist
Northland District Health Board
05.2018 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- 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.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Oral Health
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ12.2024
Skills
- Professionalism and Etiquette
- Appointment Scheduling
- Patient Scheduling
- Office Administration Duties
- Clinical Support
- Office Management
Certification
New Zealand Certificate in Health and wellbeing - Health assistant (Level 3) 2020
New Zealand Certificate in Sterilising Technology Level 3 -2020
National certificate of Education Achievement NCEA level 2
References
Bianca Mokaraka
Email: Bianca.Mokaraka@northlanddhb.org.nz
Contact: 021398014
Sheryl Wright
Email: Natalie.Wright@northlanddhb.org.nz
Contact: 0210471470
Timeline
Dental Assistant/Call Center/Receptionist
Northland District Health Board
05.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Oral Health
Auckland University of Technology
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