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LESLIE JOHNSON

Richmond

Summary

Hardworking and passionate with a positive attitude looking for a stable position.

Ready to help and be a productive team member to achieve the companies goals with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Floater/ Hygiene Assistant/sterilization Technicia

Dr. Kathryn S. Finley-Parker DDS
01.2023 - 08.2024
  • Responsible for assisting three hygienist/Prepared hygiene packets for Hygienist| Sterilized instruments | Full mouth dental x-rays | Emergency treatments | Assisted Dentist with extractions ,restorations, adult crown procedures | Set up and break down treatment rooms | Coronal polishing on children and adults| Dental charting | Perio charting/ | Take impressions for temporary crowns, and partial dentures/ pour up models in stone / stock operatories with supplies./ clean and sanitized dental tools and equipment.

Pediatric Dental Assistant/sterilization Technicia

San Diego Health South Bay Medical & Dental Clinic
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Chairside assistance during dental procedures | Sterilized instruments | Educated parents and children on dental hygiene | Full mouth x-rays | Emergency treatments | Assisted with oral surgeries, restorations, Set up and break down operation rooms | Coronal polishing | Dental charting | Perio charting.

Pediatric Dental/ Hygiene Assistant

Kool Smiles Pediatric Dental Clinic
12.2006 - 04.2016
  • Dental x-ray technician first 8 years| Sterilized instruments | Educated parents and children on dental hygiene | Full mouth x-rays | Emergency treatments | successfully provided diagnostic X-rays (2bw, 2pas) on patients 3 years old and older with high risk caries/ Assisted Pediatric Dentist with extractions, pulpotomies, restorative and crowns for two years /| Set up and break down operation rooms | clean and sanitized hygiene bay dental chairs /Coronal polishing | Dental charting | Used cooperation techniques for difficult and/or high anxiety patients | built rapport with pediatric patients using age appropriate language and behavior management techniques.

Education

BA Program - Psychology

Argosy University
San Diego, CA
04.2016

DA Certification - Dental Assisting

San Diego American Business College
San Diego, CA
01.1984

High School Diploma -

Samuel B Morse High School
San Diego, CA
01.1981

Skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Trained in Pediatric behavioral management techniques Calming and cheerful disposition Experience with special needs patients Semi-Spanish speaking Ability to suppress fear and anxiety in adults and children Knowledge of HIPPA and OSHA regulations Dependable team player always willing to help co workers Critical thinking and problem solving skills Ability to work in fast-paced environments Knowledge of safety procedures with dental equipment/ knowledge of infectious control proficiency

Credentials

California State Board Dental Radiology License (1985)

Virginia State Board Dental Radiology Certificate (2013)

Dental Assisting Certificate (1984)

California Mandated Reporter Educator Training Certificate (2016)

Continued Education Certificate (2016-2018): Effective Communication, Diversity & Inclusion, Customer Service Excellence

Timeline

Floater/ Hygiene Assistant/sterilization Technicia

Dr. Kathryn S. Finley-Parker DDS
01.2023 - 08.2024

Pediatric Dental Assistant/sterilization Technicia

San Diego Health South Bay Medical & Dental Clinic
01.2018 - 01.2020

Pediatric Dental/ Hygiene Assistant

Kool Smiles Pediatric Dental Clinic
12.2006 - 04.2016

BA Program - Psychology

Argosy University

DA Certification - Dental Assisting

San Diego American Business College

High School Diploma -

Samuel B Morse High School

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