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RDA

Summary

Skilled Dental Assistant with 10 years of experience and success providing chair-side assistance to dental hygienists and dentists in fast-paced dental offices. Accurate when preparing equipment and materials for treatment, taking radiographs, verifying insurance benefits, collecting payment and educating patients. Clear communicator driven to produce ideal patient outcomes. Support dentist and patient requirements by organizing supplies. Highly organized and attentive to individual needs. Positive, upbeat and professional in all interactions.

Skills

Process improvement
Relationship development
Problem resolution
First Aid/CPR
Customer service
Communications
Insurance billing

Supervision
Organization
Planning and coordination
Team building
Team management
Operational improvement
Inventory management

Experience

RDA
City, StateCompany Name/Feb 2012 to Current

Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
Instructed patients on postoperative care to protect dental work and promote healing.
Maintained master calendar and scheduled new appointments based on provider availability.
Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches.
Instructed and educated patients to prepare for oral surgery by keeping the patient calm, making sure consent forms are signed and going over the procedure.
Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, seating permanent crowns, root canals and extractions.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients using Dentrix.
Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Positioned patients for treatment by making chair adjustments, taking blood pressure, updating medical history and prepared necessary equipment for procedures.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids, mixed crown cement, and materials to support dentists during procedures.
Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.

Yen Orthodontics Dentistry
City, StateCompany Name/Feb 2011 to Feb 2012

Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth, protecting enamel and preventing cavities.
Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, seating permanent crowns, [Action] and [Action].
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
Protected patients by sterilizing instruments and equipment between every consultation.
Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients using [Software].
Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Positioned patients for treatment by making chair adjustments, [Action] and [Action] and prepared necessary equipment for procedures.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed [Type], [Type] and [Type] materials to support dentists during procedures.
Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.

Cashier
City, StateCompany Name/Mar 2009 to Mar 2010

Processed returned items in accordance with store policy.
Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered advice.
Processed [Number] transactions per day with exceptional accuracy.
Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit, debit and voucher program payments for customers.
Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum efficiency.
Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness.
Observed company return policy when processing refunds, including inspecting merchandise for wear or damage.
Assisted [Job title]s with completing end-of-day counts and securing funds to prevent loss or theft.
Increased sales [Number]% by suggesting specific purchases to customers and [Action].
Processed all sales transactions accurately and promptly to prevent long customer wait times.
Organized and maintained both physical and digital payment documentation for accurate filing and compliant recordkeeping.
Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find necessary store items.
Resolved issues regarding customer complaints and escalated worsening concerns to [Job title] for remediation.
Assisted customers with account updates, new service additions and promotional offers.

Thai Dental
City, StateCompany Name/Sep 2008 to Dec 2008

Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth, protecting enamel and preventing cavities.
Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, seating permanent crowns, [Action] and [Action].
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Gathered medical information, dental health history and vitals from patients.
Supported dentist chairside with procedures including [Type], [Type] and [Type].
Created bitewing, panoramic and periapical X-ray images for dentist to review.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Positioned patients for treatment by making chair adjustments, [Action] and [Action] and prepared necessary equipment for procedures.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed [Type], [Type] and [Type] materials to support dentists during procedures.
Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.

Education and Training

High School DiplomaAlpha CharterJul 2009City

National Beauty CollegeAug 2010City, State

Richland CollegeSep 2011City, State

Certifications

CPR certified
Certified Dental Assistant
Registered Dental Assistant in State of Texas
Certified Nitrous Oxide Assistant

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School Attended

Alpha Charter
National Beauty College
Richland College

Job Titles Held:

RDA
Yen Orthodontics Dentistry
Cashier
Thai Dental

Degrees

High School Diploma

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