Quick-thinking assistant with experience scheduling appointments, filing records, charting tooth decay and maintaining dental equipment. Precise communicator skilled at working with dental team staff, entering patient data with accuracy and maintaining confidentiality. Highly adaptable with great problem-solving skills. An enthusiastic dental assistant and sales associate, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of different tasks and training in different offices. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the field.
Work History
03/2019 to 06/2021
Dental Assistant VolunteerArmor Correctional Health Services – Naples, FL,
Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Assessed tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Shadowed the dentist in order to learn all the techniques.
07/2019 to 03/2020
Dental AssistantBaker Distributing Company – Hanover, MD,
Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Analyzed and Supported dentists during procedures to restore teeth, like dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns.
Documented patients' dental health information, medical history and vital signs.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings.
Arranged rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment.
Collaborated with dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient in order to follow up with health and safety practices.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Positioned patients for procedures , clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, and applying lead aprons.
11/2017 to 10/2018
Sales AssociateIcara Luxary Boutique – City, STATE,
Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales.
Maintained customer satisfaction while handling product returns quickly and professionally.
Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
Preserved organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales.
Increased sales by 15% over 5 months by offering consultation on products and services and applying customer service and upselling techniques.
Organized racks and shelves to keep store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
Answered customer questions regarding sizing and accessories and explained how to properly care for merchandise.
Analyzed records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures.
Skills
Infection Control Proficiency
Strong Communication Skills
Patient Relations
Team collaboration
Equipment sterilization/ Treatment Room Cleanup
Sales expertise
Organization and Time management
Multitasking abilities
Teamwork/ Adaptability
Certifications
Infection Control Certification
Radiation Safety Certification
Education
Expected in 06/2022 to to
Bachelor of Science: Biology University of California, Irvine - Irvine, CA GPA:
Majored in Public Health sciences
Expected in 06/2020 to to
Associate of Science: Biology Irvine Valley College - Irvine, CA GPA:
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