Driven Registered Dental Assistant with proven multitasking competence and a detail-oriented mindset, honed at Dr. Simpson & Dr. Adkisson DDS. Excelled in digital radiography and patient education, enhancing patient care and clinic efficiency. Demonstrated exceptional teamwork, contributing to a positive and productive work environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Simpson & Dr. Adkisson DDS
08.2016 - Current
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Managed front desk duties, including greeting patients, handling phone calls, and maintaining communication between staff members.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
Developed relationships with patients by actively listening to their concerns and creating tailored treatment plans accordingly.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Ensured compliance with infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment.
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
Sales Associate
Sun Tan City
07.2020 - 10.2020
Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
Contributed to visual merchandising efforts by creating eye-catching displays that showcased products effectively and enticed shoppers to make purchases.
Registered Dental Assistant
Madigan Periodontics and Implant Dentistry
05.2016 - 07.2016
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Updated patient records regularly after each appointment or procedure to ensure accurate documentation.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Prepared digital X-rays for dentist review, enabling accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Roane State Community College
Harriman, TN
05.2015
Skills
Multitasking Competence
Time Management Capabilities
Oral hygiene education
Electronic Charting
Detail-oriented mindset
Dental software fluency
Digital radiography proficiency
Medical Records Management
Certification
RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
CPR/AED
First Aid
Radiology
Nitrous Oxide Monitoring
Timeline
Sales Associate
Sun Tan City
07.2020 - 10.2020
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Simpson & Dr. Adkisson DDS
08.2016 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
Madigan Periodontics and Implant Dentistry
05.2016 - 07.2016
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Roane State Community College
RDA - Registered Dental Assistant
CPR/AED
First Aid
Radiology
Nitrous Oxide Monitoring
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