Amber Kotara
Amarillo,Tx
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Full Smile Dental
Amarillo, TX
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
- Fabricated temporary crowns or bridges from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Dental Assistant
Dental Group of Amarillo
Amarillo
03.2021 - 11.2022
- Experienced with assisting procedures using sonic equipment
- Documented dental history and lab procedures
- Sterilized dental tools and equipment
- Assisted with patient medical recordkeeping
- Experienced in taking payments, making and presenting treatment plans, and helping with front office tasks.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
Dental Assistant
Amarillo Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
Amarillo
08.2018 - 10.2020
- Experienced with assisting procedures using sonic equipment
- Documented dental history and lab procedures
- Sterilized dental tools and equipment
- Assisted with patient medical recordkeeping.
Education
Diploma -
Panhandle High School
Associate's Degree -
Amarillo College
Dental Assistant Certificate -
Amarillo Dental Assistant School
Skills
- Patient Relations
- Patient Education
- Clinical Support
- Procedure Support
- Patient Services
- Taking X-rays
- Patient Scheduling
- Insurance Billing
Key Qualifications
- Over 2 years working experience as a dental assistant.
- Licensed Dental Assistant in the state of Texas.
- Nitrous Oxide Certified
- CPR Certified
- Experience in dental charting and working with the latest x-ray equipment.
- Skilled in assisting with crowns, bridges, extractions, implants, composite fillings, Invisalign, dentures and partials.
- Excellent customer care
- Fast learner
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Full Smile Dental
11.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dental Group of Amarillo
03.2021 - 11.2022
Dental Assistant
Amarillo Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
08.2018 - 10.2020
Diploma -
Panhandle High School
Associate's Degree -
Amarillo College
Dental Assistant Certificate -
Amarillo Dental Assistant School
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