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DENTAL ASSISTANT (40HRS WEEKLY)
Professional Summary
  • Dental Professional with experience in all phases of general dentistry
  • Vast Knowledge of preliminary impressions for study models, rubber dam placement and removal of matrix bands and wedges
  • Certified in radiology
  • Trained in sterilization, vital signs, dental charting and dental emergencies
  • Direct knowledge of patient administration
  • Currently works as a contract dental assistant on a military base
  • Knowledge of using CDA for scheduling appointments and DEVAA for utilizing x -ray
  • Great ability to learn, interpret, and apply policies and procedures
  • Outstanding ability to work efficiently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Team player and positive attitude
Education and Training
Certificate : Dental Assisting 2012 American Red Cross Dental Assistant Program, Fort Leonard Wood, MO

Program From 01/2012 to 8/2012
Basic Course Work Completed: Paralegal 2003 Midlands Tech, Columbia, SC

  • BLS Certified ( exp Nov 17)
  • Radiology Certified ( USAR issued on 04 June 2013)
  • Privacy Act and HIPAA (USAR exp 01/2018)
  • U.S. Army Annual Security ( issued 02 Feb 2016 )
  • Employee Safety ( USAR issued 30 Jan 2016)
Skill Highlights
  • Dental exams
  • Dental Charting
  • Alginate Impressions
  • Rubber dams
  • Intra and extra-oral radiography
  • Matrix bands and wedges
  • Sterilization
  • Vital Signs
  • CPR
  • Dental and medical Terminology
  • CPT Codes
  • Dental Instruments and tray setup
  • CDA, DEVAA,
  • Outlook, PC and Macintosh systems
  • Dentrix
Professional Experience
Boak Dental Clinic Fort Leonard Wood, MO Dental Assistant (40hrs Weekly) 01/2013 to Current
  • Greet and prepare patients for dental treatment
  • Assist chair side with restorative, endodontic, oral surgery, prosthodontic , and periodontic treatment
  • Effectively operate x-ray machines
  • Properly sterilize dental equipment and exam rooms in accordance with infection control policies
  • Thoroughly obtain and record medical and dental histories of patients
  • Provide appropriate postoperative instructions as prescribed by dentist
Holiday Inn Express and Suites St.Robert, MO Front Desk Agent/ Night Auditor (40 hrs weekly) 04/2010 to 04/2013
  • Greet and assist guest with proper check-in procedures
  • Book and cancel guest reservations
  • Verify and collect guest payments
  • File guest register cards and priority club rewards cards
  • Run daily reports
  • Respond to guest complaints
  • Run hotel audit , balance guest ledger and city ledger
Strategic Management Columbia, SC Front Office Supervisor ( 40 hrs weekly) 11/2005 to 02/2010
  • Prepare operational and financial records for Manager to review
  • Plan and assign workloads for front office associates
  • Respond to customer needs and requests in a timely manner
  • Post charges to customers and handle transactions
  • Ensure associates follow company policies and operational procedures
  • Assist in hiring and training associates in front office duties
  • Schedule regular meetings to discuss about issues and updates
Sheraton Hotel Columbia , SC Front Desk Supervisor ( 40 hrs weekly) 10/2002 to 10/2005
  • Promoted in 2003
  • Document and confirm reservations and cancellations
  • Supervise front desk agents
  • Assign specific tasks and ensure cleanliness at the front desk
  • Provide ongoing training and support to front desk agents
  • Assist Manager of learning and development of training materials
  • Resolve guest complaints
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Boak Dental Clinic
  • Holiday Inn Express and Suites
  • Strategic Management
  • Sheraton Hotel

School Attended

  • American Red Cross Dental Assistant Program
  • Midlands Tech

Job Titles Held:

  • Dental Assistant (40hrs Weekly)
  • Front Desk Agent/ Night Auditor (40 hrs weekly)
  • Front Office Supervisor ( 40 hrs weekly)
  • Front Desk Supervisor ( 40 hrs weekly)

Degrees

  • Certificate : Dental Assisting 2012
    Basic Course Work Completed : Paralegal 2003

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