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Brandy Pruitt

Florence,SC

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Looking to obtain a dental assistant position in a fast paced environment where I will be able to further expand my knowledge of the dental field.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Server/Bar Manager

1720 Burger Bar
Florence, SC
03.2019 - Current
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
  • Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
  • Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
  • Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
  • Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
  • Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
  • Assisted in training new servers.
  • Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
  • Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.

Dental Assistant

Dr. Vicki Chung, DMD
Florence, SC
01.2019 - 04.2022
  • 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.
  • Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
  • Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
  • Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
  • Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
  • Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
  • Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
  • Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
  • Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
  • Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
  • Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
  • Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
  • Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
  • Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
  • Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
  • Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Arts Management

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
05-2017

Skills

  • Guest Engagement
  • Order Management
  • Beverage Preparation
  • Positive and Professional
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Cash Handling
  • Relationship Management
  • High-Volume Dining
  • Liquor, Wine, and Food Service
  • Exceptional Customer Service
  • Point of Sale (POS) System Operations
  • Instrument Preparation
  • Inventory Management
  • Procedure Support
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Patient Relations
  • Dental Radiography
  • Patient Records Gathering
  • Office Management
  • Treatment Room Setup
  • Electronic Charting
  • Dental Terminology Knowledge
  • Team Collaboration
  • Restorative Procedures
  • Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment
  • OSHA Regulations Knowledge
  • Exam Room Setups
  • Chairside Assistance
  • Strong Manual Dexterity
  • Chair-Side Support

Timeline

Server/Bar Manager

1720 Burger Bar
03.2019 - Current

Dental Assistant

Dr. Vicki Chung, DMD
01.2019 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Arts Management

College of Charleston
Brandy Pruitt