Amelia Crawford
Durham,NC
Summary
Experienced dental assistant with a strong background in patient care and administrative tasks. Skilled in supporting dental hygienists, dentists, and dental surgeons, as well as preparing exam rooms. Well-versed in infection control protocols, procedures, and patient education. Thrives in high-volume office environments, delivering exceptional clerical and operational support. Known for personable, communicative, and maintaining a friendly demeanor while exercising sound judgment to handle diverse daily tasks with minimal oversight.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
A New Reason to Smile
Durham, NC
12.2021 - 11.2023
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- 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, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Advanced Dental Associates
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist during dental procedures
- Expose dental diagnostic x-rays
- Record treatment information in patient records
- Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
UNIVERSITY OF NOTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
03.2016 - 07.2021
- Support incoming and outgoing calls regarding clinical and patient needs
- Process and collect patent payments at the time of service
- Comply with all HIPPA and university protocols directed to administrative support staff
- Ensure end of day financial reports are conducted daily and that all financial transactions are accounted for
- Manage and adjust personnel scheduling for oral surgery resident and radiology clinic
- Created and maintained spreadsheets using excel
- Answer and route telephone calls and take messages
- Kept reception area clean and organized to offer positive first impression to every visitor
SURGICAL ASSISTANT
UNIVERSITY OF NOTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
07.2015 - 03.2016
- Accurately transfer collected data into electronic patent record
- Exhibit use of critical thinking to address clinical and patent concerns
- Comply with sensitivity, confidential, and professionalism when speaking with patents, residents, faculty and staff
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, and suctioned fluids to support dentist
- Created bitewing, and periapical x-ray images for dentist to review
- Took preliminary impressions of patent teeth to prepare for custom appliances
- Educated patents on post-operative and general oral health
DENTAL ASSISTANT
DENTAL PRO TEMPS
07.2014 - 07.2016
- Update and maintain dental records
- Fabricated temporary restorations and custom trays
- Assist in restorative and surgical procedures
- Preform task of taking and developing x-rays
CHILDCARE TEACHING ASSISTANT
ALAMANCE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
09.2011 - 12.2011
- Offer a safe environment for children’s emotional and social development in order to promote positive self-concepts and understanding of others
- Provide instruction and supervision of children’s activities and use of equipment
- Maintain the proper upkeep of children’s physical appearance and hygiene
- Ensure proper cleanliness and disinfection of play equipment routine
Education
DENTAL ASSISTANT II DIPLOMA -
ALAMANCE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
07.2014
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
CEDAR RIDGE
06.2011
Skills
- Faxing documents
- Tech-savvy
- Spreadsheet
- Customer relations
- Multi-line Phone system
- Treatment room set up
- Taking x-rays
- Personable, professional demeanor
- First aid (CPR certified)
- Excel spreadsheets
- Microsoft
- Patent records gathering
- Sterilization techniques
- Restorative procedures
- Patent schedule management
- Teamwork-oriented
- Clinical and administrative organization
- Itero Experience
- Surgical procedures
Timeline
Dental Assistant
A New Reason to Smile
12.2021 - 11.2023
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Advanced Dental Associates
08.2021 - 01.2022
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
UNIVERSITY OF NOTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
03.2016 - 07.2021
SURGICAL ASSISTANT
UNIVERSITY OF NOTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
07.2015 - 03.2016
DENTAL ASSISTANT
DENTAL PRO TEMPS
07.2014 - 07.2016
CHILDCARE TEACHING ASSISTANT
ALAMANCE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
09.2011 - 12.2011
DENTAL ASSISTANT II DIPLOMA -
ALAMANCE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
CEDAR RIDGE