Dental Assistant resume example

• Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to efficiently handle basic needs.
• Ran errands for clients and transported to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
• Developed strong and trusting rapport with each patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance.
• Administered personal care to clients within private home settings and championed patient independence and well-being.
• Delivered high level of assistance in general household duties, which included cooking, meal prep and food shopping.
• Assisted disabled individuals to foster independence while still closely monitoring safety at all times.
• Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
• Maintained patient hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths and shaves.
• Monitored clients' progress to report necessary changes.

• Promoted physical, emotional, intellectual and social development through well-planned classroom lessons, games and outside activities.
• Observed and monitored play to identify developmental strengths and target areas for enrichment activities.
• Cleaned toys, play equipment, dishes and other surfaces to keep facility sanitary.
• Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
• Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
• Enforced rules to teach manners and maintain safe environment.
• Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
• Assisted children in developing fine motor skills in preparation of preschool and kindergarten.
• Discussed new developments, misbehavior and concerns with parents or guardians.

Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.

• Performed front desk duties, including answering phones, scheduling appointments, greeting patients and ordering supplies.
• Performed routine tests such as urine dip stick, vision and hearing tests.
• Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for more than 10 patients per day.
• Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including but not limited to EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pregnancy testing .
• Checked patients in, collected and verified insurance information, compiled new patient forms, scheduled appointments and updated patient files.
• Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
• Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
• Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
• Sterilized medical equipment after each procedure.
• Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
• Cleaned and disinfected chairs and equipment according to facility policy.