Amber Rich
Rainbow City,AL
Summary
Talented Dental Assistant with 5 years of 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
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Clear Choice Dental
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Dental Assistant
Oral Surgery Associates
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
Dental Assistant
Quality Of Life
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
Gymnastics Coach
Ace Gymnastics And Cheer
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Maintained fun-filled atmosphere with class participants while remaining professional and focused on achievement.
- Coordinated with other instructors and coaches to determine student advancement and progress.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Developed lesson plans and routines for individual students to meet personal goals and abilities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westbrook Christain School
Rainbow City, AL05.2018
Certification in Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Brookwood Dental Assistant School
Birmingham, AL12.2017
Skills
- Patient Education
- Patient Counseling
- Equipment Sterilization
- Patient Services
- Procedure Support
- Inventory Management
- Insurance Billing
- Dental Radiography
- Dental Impression Specialist
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Oral Surgery
- Electronic Charting
- Sterilization Techniques
- Treatment Room Setup
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Clear Choice Dental
07.2022 - 09.2023
Dental Assistant
Oral Surgery Associates
05.2021 - 06.2022
Dental Assistant
Quality Of Life
09.2019 - 04.2021
Gymnastics Coach
Ace Gymnastics And Cheer
08.2015 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Westbrook Christain School
Certification in Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Brookwood Dental Assistant School