Certified Dental Assistant with hands-on experience. Skilled at chairside assisting, dental radiography and building relationships with patients. Well-rounded knowledge of dentistry and enthusiasm to bring strong work ethic to excellent dental practice. I have a total of 11 years of experience in fast-paced tribal dental practices. Highly skilled in preparing patients for examinations, assisting with chairside procedures and educating patients on oral hygiene and care. Focused on providing top quality customer service.
I am a people person who has some front office experience is able to make strong connections. I am a diligent worker and a hands on learner. I look forward to learning new things and applying newly learned and retained knowledge.
Skills
Patient Schedule Management
Sterilization Techniques
Restorative Procedures
Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment
Postoperative Care Instructions
Dentrix Proficiency
Teamwork and Collaboration
Customer Service
Supply Ordering
Detail-Oriented
Advising Patients
Patient Flow Management
Relationship Building
Patient Care Standards
Inventory Management
Disinfection and Sterilization
Office Management
Patient Counseling
Patient Records Gathering
Knowledgeable in Dentrix,EHR,Greenway Intergy
Docket Preparation
Legal Documents
Public Policy
File Management
Typing
Professional Correspondence
Problem-Solving Abilities
Agenda Packet Creation
Active Listening
Basic Math
Organizational Skills
Working Collaboratively
Reliable and Trustworthy
Data Management
First Aid/CPR
Computer Skills
People Skills
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Team Building
Information Sourcing
Processing Grievance Documentation
Time Management
Microsoft Office
Administrative Skills
Word Processing
Transcribing Meetings and Messages
Office Organization
Experience
11/2015 to 03/2022
Dental AssistantNew York University – New York, NY,
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
HIPPA compliant
Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
Maintained dental lab equipment by sanitizing surfaces and organizing tools, instruments and sterilizing equipment.
Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
Educated patients on postoperative and general oral health care by suggesting warm saltwater rinsing, pain medication dosage, , flossing methods, brushing techniques and .
Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
Instructed and educated patients to prepare for oral surgery by , and .
Performed coronal polishing.
Made impressions and took impressions for mouthguards.
Placed and removed matrices and temporary separating devices.
Applied topical agents to patients.
Assisted dentist with completing procedures.
Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Placed class I,II,IV Alloy and resin restorations.
10/2014 to 03/2015
Court AssistantGold's Gym International, Inc. – Corpus Christi, TX,
Tracked cases and managed electronic and physical records, creating new case files, entering filings, hearings, trials and judgments and closing cases when complete.
Prepared and issued summons, complaints, warrants and other documents necessary for daily courtroom operations.
Fulfilled document requests by citizens, parties to cases, judges and attorneys, keeping records of documents provided.
Answered face-to-face and telephone requests for information about warrants, citations and other court documents or procedures.
Acted as court cashier, processing billing and payments for fines, bonds, bail and other court fees, also recording details of payment and reporting missed deadlines or delinquency.
Liaised with general public to process document requests and provide customer service by phone or email and in person, keeping records of payments and documents provided.
Assembled paperwork and relevant files and briefs for use by judge at hearings and trials, using discretion to indicate key information relevant to judgment and prosecution decisions.
Received and submitted payments for fees and fines, accurately tracking amounts, issuing receipts and updating computer systems.
Recorded court proceedings and prepared accurate minutes for court hearings and trials.
Entered ranger and police citations into Fullcourt.
Organized and maintained archived files.
Organized and mintained current court files.
08/2014 to 09/2014
Human Resources AssistantPyramid Lake Paiute Tribe – City, STATE,
Created, organized and maintained employee personnel files to keep sensitive data secure.
Developed job postings, recruited candidates and scheduled interviews to fill vacant positions.
Scheduled appointments, meetings and conferences with employees to discuss and mitigate personnel issues.
Handled sensitive and confidential employee information with complete discretion.
Processed onboarding paperwork for new hires and rehires.
Supported human resources, controlling resume flow within applicant tracking system.
Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
Conducted employment verification and background investigation to facilitate hiring process.
Education and Training
Expected in 06/2014
Certificate: Dental Assisting Carrington College - Tucson, AZ, GPA:
Expected in 05/2011
High School Diploma: Chinle High School - Chinle, AZ GPA:
Expected in
: Early Childhood Education Oglala Lakota College - Oglala, SD, GPA:
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