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DENTAL ASSISTANT
Summary
I am a mature, young adult ready to take on new challenges with organization that appreciates attention to detail and commitment to excellence. Offers experience in customer service and being a cashier. Considered honest, hardworking and customer-focused. I am new to this field of work, but ready to be a reliable, hard working bank teller.
Skills
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Experience
Brigham And Women's Hospital | Brookline , MADental Assistant07/2019 - Current
- Educated patients on postoperative and general oral health care by suggesting warm saltwater rinsing, pain medication dosage,flossing methods, brushing techniques.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, seating permanent crowns.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches.
- Coordinated and managed patient care with efficiency and professionalism by scheduling appointments, educating patients.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth, protecting enamel and preventing cavities.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Positioned patients for treatment by making chair adjustments.
- Entered patient data into dental records system using Dentrix and observed all confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Built loyal patient following
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids
- Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Wayne Resa | Detroit , MICashier/Server09/2017 - 01/2019
- Helped customers find specific products, answering questions and offering advice.
- Processed returned items in accordance with store policy.
- Provided assistance with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
- Read weekly sales inserts and monitored price changes.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer service.
- Troubleshot and resolved issues with cash registers, card scanners and printers.
- Resolved issues regarding customer complaints and escalated worsening concerns for remediation.
- Assisted customers with account updates, new service additions and promotional offers.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum efficiency.
- Trained new employees in cashiering procedures, offering assistance in resolving issues.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
- Processed all sales transactions accurately and promptly to prevent long customer wait times.
- Assisted with completing end-of-day counts and securing funds to prevent loss or theft.
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find necessary store items.
Sarasota County Government Careers | Sarasota , FLLifeguard Manager05/2016 - 09/2018
- Taught team pool and deck safety rules and procedures.
- Collaborated to coordinate scheduling around other facility events.
- Answered questions about facility hours, policies and programs.
- Relayed issues such as facility maintenance needs to supervisor.
- Monitored daily pool activities and lifeguard performance.
- Evaluated performance of staff and addressed areas needing improvement.
- Oversaw equipment storage space by assigning cleaning and organizing duties.
- Supervised lifeguard team of 4 and assigned daily tasks.
- Tested lifeguards' skillsets using scenario simulations .
- Performed basic life support, including CPR to stabilize individuals prior to ambulance arrival.
- Kept equipment in good working order with frequent inspections and minor repairs.
- Maintained strong proficiency in CPR, First Aid and rescue techniques to provide optimal support to individuals in distress.
- Monitored pool area for signs of distress and immediately moved into action when emergencies occurred to alleviate potential injuries or fatalities.
- Engaged with students to help them acclimate to and become comfortable in pool.
- Informed patrons of unsafe or hazardous conditions, and provided options for alternative activities.
Education and Training
Aberdeen High School | City, StateHigh School Diploma06/2017
Harford Community College | City, StateBiology08/2018
The Community College of Baltimore County | City, StateDental Assisting12/2018
Certifications
- Certified Dental Assistant
- CPR certified by RedCross
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School Attended
- Aberdeen High School
- Harford Community College
- The Community College of Baltimore County
Job Titles Held:
- Dental Assistant
- Cashier/Server
- Lifeguard Manager
Degrees
- High School Diploma
Biology
Dental Assisting
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