dental assistant resume example with 4+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105(555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Summary
An enthusiastic and a hard working individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin taking on new challenges.
Skills
Organization
Planning and coordination
Hard working
Patient
Engaging with people
Understanding
Caring
Experience
05/2019 to 09/2020Dental AssistantVital Smiles | Murrells Inlet, SC,
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed specific materials to support dentists during procedures.
Positioned patients for treatment by making chair adjustments and prepared necessary equipment for procedures.
Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
Maintained clean, sterile and positive environment to optimize patient comfort, safety and satisfaction.
Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
03/2019 to 09/2019Dental AssistantVital Smiles | Cookeville, TN,
Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed the materials that was said to be mixed to support dentists during procedures.
Positioned patients for treatment by making chair adjustments, and prepared necessary equipment for procedures.
Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
Prepared patients for dental procedures and treatment by greeting warmly, explaining procedure details.
Supported dentist chairside with procedures including cleaning, cavity filling and extractions.
Maintained clean, sterile and positive environment to optimize patient comfort, safety and satisfaction.
Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
10/2016 to 02/2019WatchmakerO.C. Tanner Recognition Company Ltd. | Altamonte Springs, FL,
Performed regular watch adjustments such as winding, lubricating or basic band replacements on different types of timepieces.
Disassembled watches using specific tools, cleaned gears and lubricated working parts and replaced non-functioning components to restore functionality and optimize performance.
Kept detailed records outlining tool and supply inventories and sourced new materials from cost-effective vendors to meet profit targets.
Used meters to test timepiece functionality both before and after repairs to verify accuracy and quality of repairs.
Inspected timepieces for problems and determined necessary repairs to produce accurate time and cost estimates.
Polished metal and glass watch parts to maintain visually appealing and fully functional pieces.
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Answered ~3-5 calls per hour to answer customer questions.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Utilized Google docs to compile data gathered from various sources.
Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Improved profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow and negotiating competitive vendor contracts.
Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
Handled all delegated tasks, including closing up the register every night after making sure the total gross income for the day was correct.
02/2016 to 10/2016CashierHeadway Corporate Resources | Buies Creek, NC,
Assisted with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered advice.
Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum efficiency.
Monitored sales events to protect products, added new merchandise and rang up purchases.
Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
Processed ~30-40 transactions per day with exceptional accuracy.
Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit, debit and voucher program payments for customers.
Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness.
Wrapped items and bagged purchases properly to prevent merchandise breakage.
Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
Resolved issues with cash registers, card scanners and printers.
Processed all sales transactions accurately and promptly to prevent long customer wait times.
Education and Training
Expected in 06/2022 to to Bachelor of Science | BiologyUniversity of California, Irvine, Irvine, CAGPA:
Expected in 06/2018 to to High School Diploma | Holy Martyrs Ferrahian High School, Encino, CA, GPA:
Activities and Honors
High school National History Day project (2nd place)
Good Behavior Award (freshman year in highschool)
Good Behavior Award (sophomore year in highschool)
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