Dental Assistant Resume Example Peak Dental

DENTAL ASSISTANT

Summary

Knowledgeable and professional Receptionist skilled in administrative support and customer service. Bringing 15 years of experience managing fast-paced, front desk operations. Strong planning, problem solving and communication skills.

Skills

Meticulous and organized
Business operations understanding
Organization and efficiency
Multi-line telephone skills
Office equipment operations
Recordkeeping and bookkeeping
Document control

Multitasking and prioritization
Data entry
Technologically savvy
Multitasking ability
PC proficient
Flexible
Professional and polished presentation

Experience

Dental Assistant, Peak Dental, September 2020-November 2020Tacoma, WA

Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Educated patients on postoperative and general oral health care by suggesting warm saltwater rinsing, pain medication dosage, flossing methods, brushing techniques.
Instructed and educated patients to prepare for oral surgery by.
Entered patient data into dental records system using and observed all confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, seating permanent crowns.
Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth, protecting enamel and preventing cavities.
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Positioned patients for treatment by making chair adjustments, prepared necessary equipment for procedures.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
Prepared patients for dental procedures and treatment by greeting warmly, explaining procedure details.
Supported dentist chairside with procedures including ortho, oral surgery and endodontics.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.

Receptionist, Peak Dental, February 2018-November 2020Tacoma, WA

Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
Educated patients and families on treatments, procedures, medications, continuing care and community resources.
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments with patients and healthcare professionals.
Coordinated between patients and healthcare professionals to meet patient needs.
Checked daily doctor schedules and verified insurance.
Met with patients and their families to discuss medical procedures, medications, treatments and continuing care plans.
Documented and managed patient information using [Software].
Ran credit card batches and balanced deposits on a daily basis.
Referred patients to appropriate professionals and services.
Answered patient questions and fielded complaints.
Greeted visitors, assessed needs and directed to appropriate personnel.

Endodontic Dental Assistant and Receptionist, Brevard Endodontics, September 2003-November 2017Melbourne, FL

Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
Took pre operative and post operative periapical xrays.
Assisted Chairside during surgical and non surgical procedures.
Sterilized instruments for patients safety.
Stayed up to date on CPR and OSHA training
Maintained dental lab equipment by sanitizing surfaces and organizing tools, instruments and equipment.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
Maintained clean, sterile and positive environment to optimize patient comfort, safety and satisfaction.
Greeted visitors, assessed needs and directed to appropriate personnel.
Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
Prepared, compiled and filed documents as well as reports presented to various parties.
Entered data in software to keep records of information.
Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect balance changes.
Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
Organized and updated schedules and monthly calendar obligations for various levels of management and staff.
Prepared Bank deposits for the bank

Education and Training

High School DiplomaMelbourne Senior High School, , Melbourne, FLMay 2004

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Peak Dental
Brevard Endodontics

School Attended

Melbourne Senior High School

Job Titles Held:

Dental Assistant
Receptionist
Endodontic Dental Assistant and Receptionist

Degrees

High School Diploma

Dental Assistant Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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