Dental Assistant Resume Example Mount Vernon Modern Dentistry

DENTAL ASSISTANT

Professional Summary

Accurately met patient and dentist needs by coordinating materials, cleaning teeth and applying sealing compounds. Well-organized and diligent about addressing individual requirements. Friendly, outgoing and professional in every interaction.

Motivated professional well-versed in building productive relationships, resolving complex issues and winning customer/patient loyalty. Bringing years of background maintaining customer satisfaction and contributing to company success.

Skills

Bilingual with Excellent Communication Skills
Good Listening Skills
Passion for Providing Great Customer Service

Dental Staff Assistance
Experienced Cash Management

Work History

Dental Assistant, 09/2020 to Current
Mount Vernon Modern Dentistry – Alexandria , VA

Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Completed tooth impressions to support creation of accurate dental work to correct problems such as missing teeth.
Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy and applying lead aprons.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 10 procedures daily.
Performed general chair-side duties to assist with various procedures, including general, endo and oral surgery.

Front Desk Receptionist, 12/2016 to 12/2019
Good Hair Day Salon – Occoquan, VA

Reported facility and room maintenance problems to appropriate personnel for immediate remediation.
Swiftly responded to room requests and other inquiries made via establishment website, email or phone.
Politely welcomed arriving guests, providing room keys and information on amenities and policies.
Promptly answered multi-line phone system and greeted callers enthusiastically.
Updated customer accounts with add-on room charges, including minibar use and room service bills.
Welcomed each new arrival pleasantly and confirmed reservations and identification.
Provided guests with above-and-beyond service, including making outside venue reservations and setting up tours.
Maintained financial accuracy by collecting deposits, fees and payments.
Maintained transaction security by verifying payment cards against identification.
Volunteered to help with special projects, assuming variety of tasks and duties.

Sales Associate, 09/2014 to 12/2016
Party City Holdco Inc. – Woodbridge , VA

Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures.
Implemented up-selling strategies, encompassing recommendation of accessories and complementary purchases.
Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
Maintained organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales.
Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales.
Delivered high level of assistance by locating products and checking store system for merchandise at other sites.

Hostess/Server , 05/2012 to 12/2013
Bob Evans Farms – Woodbridge, VA

Created orders, documented special requests and followed up with kitchen personnel to foster top-quality service and minimize complaints.
Enhanced operational efficiency by using slow periods to restock employee and customer supplies, including ice, condiments, utensils, napkins, trays and delivery bags.
Kept updated knowledge of menu and promotions, recommending specific items according to preferences and food allergies.
Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.
Collaborated with kitchen team to support order preparation, manage efficient deliveries and minimize customer service issues by verifying meals.
Prepared beverages and filled food orders for customers.
Arranged tables for customers, following established preparation procedures to provide guests with excellent experiences and foster repeat business.
Greeted and maintained relationships with regular customers.

Education

Associate Degree: General Studies, Expected in 06/2022
Northern Virginia Community College - Woodbridge, VA

High School Diploma : 06/2015
Freedom High School - Woodbridge, VA

LPN Program: Nursing, 02/2017
Medical Learning Center - Merrifield, VA

Certifications

X-Ray Certification

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Mount Vernon Modern Dentistry
Good Hair Day Salon
Party City Holdco Inc.
Bob Evans Farms

School Attended

Northern Virginia Community College
Freedom High School
Medical Learning Center

Job Titles Held:

Dental Assistant
Front Desk Receptionist
Sales Associate
Hostess/Server

Degrees

Associate Degree : General Studies , Expected in 06/2022
High School Diploma : 06/2015
LPN Program : Nursing , 02/2017

Dental Assistant Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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