Ashley B. Lucarello
Oceanside,USA
Summary
I am seeking a position in the medical field where am I am able to fully utilize my professional experience and grow to my fullest potential.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dr Steven Goldberg DDS
Babylon
04.2019 - 07.2025
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
- Managed sterilization of instruments to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate patient records and updated treatment plans efficiently.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
- Coordinated scheduling of appointments, optimizing office workflow and patient flow.
- Trained new staff on office procedures and the use of dental software systems.
- Streamlined inventory management to reduce waste and improve supply ordering processes.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Collaborated with dentists to enhance treatment protocols and patient outcomes effectively.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Roger Pistocchi DDS
Westbury, NY
01.2013 - 06.2015
- Experienced chairside assistant in all general and cosmetic dentistry.
- Digital, panoramic and bitewing x-rays experienced.
- Can take alginate impressions for all procedures and pour up molds.
- Experienced in Zoom Laser bleaching and making bleaching trays.
Veterinary assistant
Woods Animal Clinic
Oceanside, NY
01.2010 - 09.2011
- Lab technician, help doctors in all aspects of the office.
- Take animals weight, check all blood and urine feces samples, and take And develop x-rays.
- Assist in all surgeries, sonograms and dental procedures.
Receptionist/Dental Assistant
Fleischer Dental Group Dr. Michael Fleischer DDS
Bellmore, NY
02.2008 - 01.2010
- Receptionist, Greeting patients, confirming appointments, answering phones, scheduling appointments, collecting co-pays, billing insurance claims, verifying insurance, calling and scheduling recall patients, call in prescriptions, scanning all x-rays and documents.
- Hygienist assistant, taking and developing digital x-rays, taking panoramic x-rays, taking alginate impressions, pouring up models, Perio charting for the hygienists, cleaning up operatories and setting up for the next patient, sterilizing and bagging all dental instruments, making sure patients feel comfortable and at ease.
Receptionist/Office Coordinator/Chair side Assistant
Cosmetic Dental Studio Dr. K. Nicole Bell DDS
Freeport, NY
09.2004 - 01.2007
- Coordinating the reception area, greeting patients, answering telephone calls, scheduling patient appointments, collecting co-pays and balances, billing insurance claims, organizing and filing patient charts, calling patients for monthly Preparation of the procedure prior to patient arrival, sterilizing equipment and ensuring all instruments are sterilized and ready for use, cleaning and sterilizing all operatories, making sure the waiting area is neat, making sure the patient feels comfortable at all times.
- Assisting the Dentist during all chair side procedures, which include all general and cosmetic procedures as well as some oral surgery, amending patient records, taking down notes that are dictated by the Dentist.
- Mixing cements and materials, suctioning for the Dentist when needed, taking and developing bitewings, PA’s and panoramic x-rays, taking and pouring up alginate impressions, bleaching teeth using the Zoom Laser, routine prophy cleanings, and some orthodontic assisting
Education
Associates Degree - undefined
Suny Suffolk Community College
01.2012
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Freeport High School
Freeport, NY01.2003
Skills
- Proficient in Dentrix, StarByte, EagleSoft and Easy Dental Software programs
Certification
CPR and Red Cross certified 2014
Qualifications
I am able to handle a variety of tasks and responsibilities, both simultaneously and effectively. I am highly organized, trainable and adjust well to all environments. I possess the ability to create and present an excellent image of the office and its service to customers. I am able to coordinate and communicate effectively while efficiently meeting objectives.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dr Steven Goldberg DDS
04.2019 - 07.2025
Dental Assistant
Dr. Roger Pistocchi DDS
01.2013 - 06.2015
Veterinary assistant
Woods Animal Clinic
01.2010 - 09.2011
Receptionist/Dental Assistant
Fleischer Dental Group Dr. Michael Fleischer DDS
02.2008 - 01.2010
Receptionist/Office Coordinator/Chair side Assistant
Cosmetic Dental Studio Dr. K. Nicole Bell DDS
09.2004 - 01.2007
Associates Degree - undefined
Suny Suffolk Community College
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Freeport High School