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Amanda Stewart

Carson City,NV

Summary

Dedicated Dental Assistant with experience at Carson Kids Dental, skilled in dental impressions and patient education. Proven ability to enhance team productivity and patient satisfaction through effective communication and cross-training. Committed to maintaining a sterile environment and ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations, while providing exceptional customer service.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Carson Kids Dental
08.2022 - 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.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations and Treatment to improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
  • Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
  • Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing timely assistance during complex dental procedures.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 15 or more procedures daily.

Car Detailer

Sierra Express Car Wash
03.2020 - 07.2022
  • Completed full-service washes that included vacuuming interiors, shampooing carpets, degreasing engines, polishing chrome accents, applying wax coatings to exteriors.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring efficient completion of tasks and high-quality workmanship.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by thoroughly cleaning and detailing vehicles, both interior and exterior.
  • Delivered consistent results while working independently on various makes/models/styles of cars within tight deadlines.
  • Completed timely and thorough car details for increased customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Washed, waxed, and buffed vehicle bodies for professional shine.

Education

CNA Certificate - Nursing Assistant

Western Nevada College
Carson City, NV
07-2017

High School Diploma -

Carson High School
Carson City, NV
06.2013

Skills

  • Digital X-ray proficiency
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Treatment room setup
  • Professionalism and etiquette
  • Team collaboration
  • Patient scheduling
  • Cross-training capabilities
  • Patient education
  • Electronic charting
  • First aid training
  • Restorative dentistry support
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Customer service

Accomplishments

  • Mentored over 5 dental assistants or students who came to shadow for their externship
  • Documented and resolved high no show rate which led to a new office policy in regards to high no show appointments.

Certification

  • BLS Training - 2024

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Carson Kids Dental
08.2022 - Current

Car Detailer

Sierra Express Car Wash
03.2020 - 07.2022

High School Diploma -

Carson High School

CNA Certificate - Nursing Assistant

Western Nevada College