April Sandifer
Euless,TX
Summary
Competent and organized assistant offering almost 20 years experience in sales, customer service, assisting a doctor, training and team building. Meticulous individual with a hard working mentality and a tenacity that knows no restrictions. Considered motivated, loyal, highly adaptable and a valuable addition to any team.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Expanded Functions Registered Dental Assistant
General And Cosmetic Dentist
10.2020 - Current
- Upheld lead assistant role, trained dental assistants and aided in flow of office to remain on schedule
- Managed office Radiation Control Program to remain compliant with state laws
- Infection Control Coordinator over office remaining current with CDC guidelines
- Displayed expert use of Patterson Eaglesoft computer scheduling program to manage patient appointments
- Maintenance/monitoring of dental equipment in 7 treatment rooms
- Responsible for installation, removal, replacement and monitoring of amalgam separator according to state guidelines
- Frequently requested by patients to assist doctor with their treatment
- Fabrication and fitting of provisional crowns/bridges, whitening trays, retainers and mouth guards
- Obtained excellent communication among patients, referring specialists, lab technicians and co-workers
- Utilized detailed checklist to ensure consistent and thorough patient care with seamless handoffs to front desk personnel
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
General And Cosmetic Dentist
12.2005 - 10.2020
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and equipment and preparing trays for procedures
- Competently exposed, developed and mounted digital dental radiographs using ScanX and Schick digital sensors
- Successfully performed Zoom Chairside Whitening procedures under dentist's supervision while also capturing and documenting before/after pictures
- Upheld lead assistant role, assisted in hiring process and training of other dental assistants
- Politely answered phones, scheduled or confirmed office appointments and made post-operative phone calls
- Maintained inventory of back office/clinical supplies and ordered supplies within budget
- Accurately recorded treatment information in patient records
- Provided patient education regarding proper oral hygiene and pre/post-operative care
- Carefully monitored implant patients progress, guided patients in process and ordered appropriate parts from manufacturers to complete restorations in timely fashion
Education
Career Centers of Texas
Fort Worth, TX03.2006
High School Diploma -
Grapevine High School
Grapevine, TX06.2001
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Detail-oriented
- Superior customer service
- Inventory management
- CPR certified
- Adept
- Strong work ethic
- Multitasking abilities
Certification
Registered with the State Board of Texas in Dental Radiology
12 hours of continuing education bi-annually at the Southwest Dental Conference sponsored by The Dallas County Dental Society
CPR Certified by the American Heart Association
Nitrous Oxide Conscious Sedation Monitoring Certification
Additional Information
References available upon request
Timeline
Expanded Functions Registered Dental Assistant
General And Cosmetic Dentist
10.2020 - Current
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
General And Cosmetic Dentist
12.2005 - 10.2020
Career Centers of Texas
High School Diploma -
Grapevine High School
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