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Amber Howe

Okahumpka,FL

Summary

Talented Dental Assistant with experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Pest Control Technician

Dean's Services
08.2022 - Current
  • Prepared reports and kept detailed records of pest control activities.
  • Determined most efficient method to get rid of pests depending upon type of bug and degree of infestation..
  • Educated and advised customers on preventive measures to reduce pest infestations.
  • Applied pesticides to inside and outside of structures utilizing company protocols.

Pest Control Technician

PCS
08.2020 - 08.2022

Same as current position

Rural Mail Carrier

United States Post Office
02.2021 - 08.2021
  • Followed safety protocols and regulations while driving, upholding professional service reputation.
  • Maintained records on customers with mail forwarding and change of address requests.
  • Organized mail ahead of delivery runs for correct routing.
  • Delivered mail and packages to customers on prescribed route while processing check submissions, money orders, and stamp purchases in field.

Dental Assistant

Smiles Dentistry
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.

Cosmetologist

Fantastic Sam's Cut & Color
09.2018 - 06.2020
  • Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
  • Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.
  • Demonstrated high level of customer service to increase retention and satisfaction.

Sterilization Technician

Village Dental
06.2018 - 09.2018
  • Prepared trays with standard dental instruments to promote quick turnover from one patient to next.
  • Maintained records on sterilizing procedures
  • Operated and maintained steam autoclaves by using distilled water, checking for leaks and cleaning air traps and water sensors.
  • Sterilized and disinfected dental instruments to prevent growth of bacteria on instruments and surfaces, using American Dental Association protocols.

Lab Technician Intern

Aspen Dental
11.2017 - 03.2018
  • Prepared wax bite-blocks and impression trays for use.
  • Placed tooth models on apparatus mimicking bites and movement of patients' jaw to evaluate functionality of models.
  • Read prescriptions and specifications and examined models and impressions in order to determine design of dental products to be constructed.
  • Completed repairs on various types of apparatus, monitoring work closely to maintain accuracy and meet patient needs.
  • Built and shaped artificial gums to achieve snug, comfortable fit in patient's mouth.
  • Polished completed molds and prostheses and maintained high standards of final products for best-in-class care.

Education

GED -

Greater Orlando Dental Assisting School
Leesburg, FL
05.2020

Massage Therapy

Ridge Career Center
Winter Haven, FL
05.2007

Cosmetology

Ridge Career Center
Winter Haven, FL
05.2004

Skills

  • Customer Care
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Reports and Documentation
  • Customer Contact
  • Chemical Storage
  • Safety Precautions and Procedures

Timeline

Certified Pest Control Technician

Dean's Services
08.2022 - Current

Rural Mail Carrier

United States Post Office
02.2021 - 08.2021

Pest Control Technician

PCS
08.2020 - 08.2022

Dental Assistant

Smiles Dentistry
06.2020 - 08.2020

Cosmetologist

Fantastic Sam's Cut & Color
09.2018 - 06.2020

Sterilization Technician

Village Dental
06.2018 - 09.2018

Lab Technician Intern

Aspen Dental
11.2017 - 03.2018

GED -

Greater Orlando Dental Assisting School

Massage Therapy

Ridge Career Center

Cosmetology

Ridge Career Center
Amber Howe