Asfand Sheikh
North Bellmore
Summary
Compassionate dental assistant recognized for delivering exceptional chair-side support and maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills enhance patient safety and care. Prepared to leverage technical proficiency and teamwork to improve operational efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Long Island Oral Surgeons
Massapequa
09.2021 - 07.2024
- Assisted oral surgeons during procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Prepared examination rooms with necessary tools and equipment for surgery.
- Managed patient records using digital filing systems for efficient access.
- Sterilized instruments and maintained a clean, organized workspace daily.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow and enhance patient experience.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Sales Associate
PC Richards & Son
Levittown
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Operated point-of-sale system to process transactions efficiently.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided recommendations.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily sales goals.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits to enhance customer knowledge.
- Participated in inventory management and restocking procedures.
- Engaged with customers to create a positive shopping experience.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
Education
BBA - Finance
City University of New York
New York (City), NY06-2023
Skills
- Digital radiography
- Instrument sterilization
- Patient record management
- Clinical assistance
- Exam room preparation
- Customer relationship management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Chairside assistance
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Strong manual dexterity
- Digital X-ray proficiency
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Urdu
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Professional
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Long Island Oral Surgeons
09.2021 - 07.2024
Sales Associate
PC Richards & Son
06.2019 - 07.2021
BBA - Finance
City University of New York