Dental Assistant Resume Example
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Empathetic dental assistant professional with a record of reassuring and alleviating patient fears. Enthusiastic about dental health and enjoys educating patients about personal dental care, hygiene and preventative techniques. Certified Dental Assistant with over ten years of experienced in direct patient care, routine laboratory functions and patient record , as well as office management. Very organized, motivated and self sufficient. Cleanliness and patient care is my first priority.
Comprehensive Community Health CentersGlendale , CA
Greeted and prepared patients for dental examinations. Properly sterilized dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies. Effectively operated x-ray machines and developed x-rays.
Coordinated appointment schedules for both the dentist and referring specialist . Routinely completed inventory, supply orders and restocked supplies. Reviewed status of waiting room on a routine basis to ensure that patients were being seen in a timely fashion.
Provided appropriate postoperative instructions as prescribed by dentist. Thoroughly gathered and recorded medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients. Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts. Thoroughly gathered and recorded medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients. Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts. Correctly arranged instrument trays prior to dental procedures and surgeries. Expertly filed patients' charts and processed billing and payments. Performed laboratory and radiologic support functions such as preparing materials and models. Proficiently assisted dentist with diagnostic, preventative, general, orthodontic, endodontic, surgical and periodontic procedures. Accurately collected and recorded patient medical and dental histories. Educated patients about proper oral hygiene and prevention of dental diseases. Expertly charted conditions of decay and disease to prepare for diagnosis and treatment by dentist. Applied fluorides or other cavity-prevention agents to inhibit tooth decay. Administered topical anesthetics and removed sutures and dressings. Gently and skillfully took and developed radiographs. Examined patients' head, neck and oral cavity for signs of disease. Expertly managed difficult or emotional patient situations and responded promptly to patient needs. Co-diagnosed ailments with the dentist to develop appropriate periodontal treatment plans. Recommended products and devices for patients' home care. Implemented irrigation and desensitizing procedures or products as adjunctive to periodontal therapy. Evaluated risk of oral cancer by examining patients' mouths for sores, recessed and bleeding gums and oral lesions. Maintained proper graphical and perio charting. Consistently followed protocols regarding quality assurance, biohazards, infection control, charting and emergencies. Closely evaluated the position of wisdom teeth to determine any existing or potential problems. Examined teeth and gum with appropriate dental instruments, x-rays and other diagnostic equipment. Educated patients regarding preventive dental care, plaque control, causes and treatment of dental problems and oral healthcare services. Delivered preoperative and postoperative care. Completed all oral sedation procedures and post op care. Implants .
Conducted interviews with potential staff members, trained new employees, and handled conflict within the office .
Worked with numerous dentist within the same office .
Education AffiliatesNashville , TN
- Took attendance daily and wrote overall attendance reports.
- Supervised student use of tools and laboratory space.
- Wrote grade reports and submitted to directors.
- Designed and distributed comprehensive syllabi at beginning of each term.
- Held regular office hours to assist students with special projects and needs.
- Retained interest and maximized receptive learning by educating students utilizing instructional techniques including hands-on and laboratory curriculum.
- Initiated new learning methods to ensure total student comprehension while maximizing learning time.
- Taught students how to intervene in medical emergencies and how to perform head to toe assessments.
- Held clinical simulation projects and provided each student with individual feedback.
- Assessed students' knowledge and skills through assignments and exams.
- Managed daily operations by delivering laboratory instruction, curriculum implementation, student advisement and continuous improvement of industry best practices.
Veterans Health AdministrationRochester , NY
- Liaised between patients and doctors, completing comprehensive assessments and recording medical information to achieve recovery goals.
- Assessed and coordinated patient's discharge planning needs with healthcare team members.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Monitored storage, charting and patient flows to optimize time management.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Delivered care and treatment reflective of appropriate infection control techniques and universal precautions.
- Provided direct patient care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Measured and monitored patient EKGs.
- Measured and monitored patient vital signs.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Crosswinds Community ChruchCity , STATE
- Mitigated financial discrepancies by accurately managing bank account transactions, Star builder system journal entries, A/P and A/R.
- Kept software updated with latest patches to prevent unauthorized access.
- Handled all public relations, enhancing company's reputation through media exposure.
- Organized activities to reward employees and provide motivation and improve efficiency.
- Increased office organization by developing filing system and customer database protocols.
- Attended yearly leadership meetings to network with industry professionals and source cost-saving workman's compensation and insurance policy solutions.
- Limited financial discrepancies, reviewing and approving billing invoices and expense reports.
- Mitigated financial discrepancies, accurately monitoring payroll, credit card purchases, invoicing and budgeting.
- Optimized personnel coverage, preparing work schedules based on staff availability and forecasted demands.
- Evaluated employee job performance and motivated staff to improve productivity.
- Established responsible curriculum by creating master schedules and becoming key player in professional development.
- Spearheaded special projects throughout lifecycle to final resolution.
- Generated reports detailing project information and predictions.
- Checked supply against demand by overseeing all merchandising decisions, replenishment and inventory management.
- Elevated resource allocation, accurately controlling expenses.
- Payroll
- Hire / fire employees
- Handled all conflict
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Mom of 4 beautiful kids and one granddaughter.
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Resume Overview
School Attended
- Bryman
- HobbsHigh School
- Arizona State University
- DANB
- ID University
- NMJC
Job Titles Held:
- Dental Assistant
- Dental Assisting Instructor
- Nurse
- Preschool/Nursery Administrator
Degrees
- Certification : Dental Assisting 06/2003
High School Diploma 1999
Associate of Science : associates degree in dental 05/2002
license : radiology 2016
Respiratory Therapy : RRT 08/2019
Nursing 05/2001
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