dental assistant resume example with 2+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
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(555) 432-1000,
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Summary
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. Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Looking forward to become a Dentist.
Skills
Instrument Tray Preparation
Relationship Building
Treatment Planning
Taking X-Rays
Sterilization Techniques
Dentrix Proficiency
Restorative Procedures
Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment
Dental Staff Support
Four-Handed Procedures
Oral X-Rays
Strong Writing and Verbal Skills
Oral Healthcare
Treatment Room Preparation
Patient Care Standards
Occlusal Registrations
Teamwork and Collaboration
Postoperative Care Instructions
Organization and Prioritization
Customer Service
Patient Flow Management
Disinfection and Sterilization
Preliminary Impressions
Medical Charting
Oral Health Assessments
Patient Schedule Management
Treatment Room Setup
Education and Training
Santa Fe CollegeGainesville, FLExpected in 07/2023 ā āAssociate of Science: - GPA:
Dental Assistant Prioneers Academy5107 Andrus Ave, Orlando, FL 32804, Expected in 04/2022 ā āExpanded Functions of Dental Assistants : - GPA:
Lake Nona High SchoolOrlando, FLExpected in 07/2020 ā āHigh School Diploma: - GPA:
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Checked with participants throughout procedures to help alleviate anxiety.
Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
Danaher - Team Lead Bakersfield, CA, 01/2021 - 01/2022
Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and development coaching.
Gathered business requirements from users to convert to technical requirements.
Conducted thorough quality checks to verify conformance to specifications.
Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines.
Organized and prioritized incoming work orders and optimized team workflows and resources to handle dynamic demands.
Operated forklifts and overhead cranes to move supplies and finished products.
Counted inventory, resolved discrepancies and completed paperwork to keep system accurate and current.
Collaborated with management team to implement new work procedures or policies.
Created and distributed monthly, quarterly and annual reports to management regarding performance.
Implemented performance, quality and efficiency measures to achieve aggressive production goals.
Worked closely with shipping, warehouse and other personnel to coordinate movements and keep workflows smooth.
Rotated through series of different stations based on team needs.
Followed staffing strategies to achieve production goals.
Documented production levels and materials used to keep management informed.
Motivated and empowered team members to build customer satisfaction and loyalty to support retention and growth.
Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
Conferred with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
Assigned projects and distributed tasks to team members as per area of expertise.
Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service.
Maintained daily inventory to facilitate successful material distribution.
Interviewed and selected potential new team members from list of candidates recommended by recruitment team.
Helped mitigate and resolve data issues by analyzing situation and implementing appropriate solutions.
Completed daily quality assurance duties to provide feedback for improvements.
Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives.
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