Elaina Pharaoh
Frederick
Summary
Compassionate professional with background in dental support services, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care coordination, dental procedure preparation, and infection control protocols. Excel at communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring positive patient experiences and smooth clinic operations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental/ Oral Surgery Assistant
The Wobbly Tooth
Frederick
04.2024 - Current
- Briefed patients on dental procedures and payment plans to help make informed decisions.
- Gave patients detailed education before surgery to explain side effects and what medications could be used to treat pain
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Monitored patient's condition during surgery by observing vital signs and alerting surgeon of any changes or problems.
- Provided patient care before, during, and after surgery, including taking vital signs.
- Assisted with suturing wounds closed following surgical operations when necessary.
- Took part in surgical procedures by assisting oral surgeon.
- Assisted oral surgeons in preparing for and executing dental procedures.
- Fabricated custom teeth impressions and temporary restorations for patients from given samples.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
Orthodontic Assistant
The Village Orthodontist
Frederick
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Provided chairside assistance by handing Orthodontists instruments during surgeries and procedures.
- Assisted with laboratory procedures such as pouring models, trimming appliances, fabricating retainers.
- Place and remove orthodontic appliances under the direction of the orthodontist
Sterile Processing Technician
Frederick Health
Frederick
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Distributed sterile and non-sterile supplies and medical equipment upon request or case cart requisition.
- Maintained records of inventory or equipment usage, ordering medical instruments or supplies with low inventory.
- Recorded results of biological and diagnostic tests.
- Delivered equipment to specified hospital locations or to patients' residences.
- Started equipment and observed gauges and equipment operation to detect malfunctions.
Education
Cyber Security
Frederick Community College
Frederick, MD08-2025
High School Diploma -
Urbana High School
Ijamsville, MD05-2022
Accomplishments
- Oral Radiology Program Excellence Award February 2023
- Dental Assisting Program Excellence Award December 2022
- Sterile Processing Program Excellence Award May 2022
- Dean's List FCC 2023-2025
Certification
- Padi Open Water Diver April 2025
- OSHA Compliance in the Dental Setting Part 1: A Review of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard July 2024
- OSHA Compliance in the Dental Setting Part 2: Understanding the Written Exposure Control Plan July 2024
- CompTIA A+ Certification Prep 1: Hardware October 2023
- National Institute For Bioprocessing Research And Training (NIBERT) September 2023
- Certified Dental Assistant Certificate of Competency in Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) February 2023
- Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) December 2022
- Sterile Processing Certificate (CRCST) May 2022
Timeline
Dental/ Oral Surgery Assistant
The Wobbly Tooth
04.2024 - Current
Orthodontic Assistant
The Village Orthodontist
04.2023 - 09.2023
Sterile Processing Technician
Frederick Health
08.2022 - 01.2023
Cyber Security
Frederick Community College
High School Diploma -
Urbana High School
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