Karen Roberts
Central Point, OR *****
*********.*****@*****.***
Experienced dental assistant, who has knowledge and compassion with patients. Great team player that will improve the positivity and team spirit.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Office Manager/Assistant/Front Office
Dr Nathan Tanner - Medford, OR
October 2022 to June 2023
Office manager who brought systems and organization to a multifaceted practice of orthodontics, dentistry and airway treatment. Scheduling, referrals, assigning sleep study rings, deposits and supervised petty cash. Supervised employees. Obtained digital media and produced for distribution on social media. Tracked lab cases and shipped to subsidiaries. Learned airway dentistry and appliances. Trained new staff in front office duties. Trained new dental assistant hires. Implement new systems. Assisted with sinus lifts, dental implants, bone graphs and PRP. Obtained alginate and digital impressions for denture and airway appliances. Audited supplies and streamlined ordering process. Strong team leader.
St Marten Yacht Club Manager
St Marten Yacht Club
July 2022 to September 2022
General management duties. Supervision of staff. Assist with sailing races. Supervise boutique staff. Manage inventory. Organize social events.
Lead Dental Assistant
Clatskanie Dental - Clatskanie, OR
July 2019 to July 2021
Lead dental assistant for Dr Ross senior and Dr Jessica Ross. Brought knowledge and joy to patients and staff. Trained new dental assistants. Practiced during Covid following all Covid protocols. Retired from Dentistry. Bought a 44’ sailboat in St Marten. Then returned to Oregon to care for elderly mother. Pediatric Dental Assistant
Happy Kids - Longview, WA
July 2019 to November 2019
Obtained Washington Dental Assistant license. Learned pediatric hygiene to include x-rays, prophy, and excellent education program. Learned to make balloon animals. Observed sedation pediatric dentistry. Improved paper charting skills. Excellent group to work with and staff morning meetings were amazing. Lead Dental Assistant/Front Desk
Advantage Dental - Rainier, OR
December 2018 to November 2019
Experience submitting claims, running schedule, ordering supplies. General lead dental assisting. Excellent doctor relationship.
Lead Dental Assistant
Willamette Dental - Portland, OR
July 2014 to September 2018
2 years Medford Office, OR
2 years Weidler Office, Portland, OR
Experience with Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Periodontistry. Portland-Lead DA in 3 dentist practice with visiting specialists. Supervised 8 dental assistants. Ordered all supplies. Tracked lab cases. Lead Dental Assistant
Vernonia Dental LLC - Vernonia, OR
April 2008 to July 2014
Trained on the job by Dr Christa Scheuerman. Passed all testing to obtain CDA/EFDA Supervise other dental assistants. Place orders. Complete lab work. Chairside assisting. Scheduling. Accounts receivable. Trained approx. 5 new dental assistants. Accomplishments
Brought to standard entire SDS (MSDS) record keeping. Implemented new supply ordering system. Conducted staff safety trainings.
X ray Certified
CDA
EFDA
Dentrix Skills
Book Keeper
No Worries - Beaverton, OR
November 2009 to February 2010
Substance abuse medical facility. Responsibilities Client Billing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Data Entry, Reception, Banking Office Manager
R & R Pizza Place - Castle Dale, UT
September 2006 to July 2007
Responsibilities
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, QuickBooks Data Entry, Customer Service, Supervision of young energetic staff.
Family Educator
Rural Utah Child Development- Head Start - Price, UT May 2005 to September 2006
Responsibilities
In-home Family Educator
ATV Safety Instructor
ATV Safety Institute - Irvine, CA
2001 to 2006
Responsibilities
All Terrain Vehicle Rider Course Safety Instructor Education
CDA, EFDA in Lead Dental Assistant
Dr Christa Scheuerman - Vernonia, OR
2008 to 2014
High School Diploma in General Ed
Medford Senior High - Medford, OR
1985 to 1985
Skills
• General Chairside Dental Assisting, First Aid/CPR, Reception Skills, Book Keeping, Dentrix Proficient, Computer Skills, Certified Scuba Diver
• Dental Assisting
• Eaglesoft
• Dental Receptionist
• Laboratory Experience
• Medical Imaging
• Infection Control Training
Certifications and Licenses
AED Certification
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
X-Ray Certification
Registered Dental Assistant