Cailah Baran
Bethlehem,Pennsylvania
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography and chairside assisting. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients. Motivated to continue and grow in the dental field.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Easton Family Dental
Easton, PA
05.2021 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials for dental procedures.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, composite and amalgam, casts and impressions.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment, Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Used Softdent to document and maintain patient information and health background.
Associate
Dave & Buster's
White, PA
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Worked varied hours, days, nights and weekends as business needs dictate.
- Managed customer relations and customer service through daily communication and interaction.
- Maximized customer interactions by promptly identifying needs and wants.
- Increased customer satisfaction significantly within department.
- Mentored and coached other team members to meet daily sales goals.
- Provided quotes to customers for purchase of products.
- Boosted customer experiences by delivering superior customer service, issue resolution and merchandising.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
Cashier
Wegmans
Easton, PA
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
- Collected and authorized payments of guests.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
Snack Bar Attendant
Bethlehem Township Community Center
Bethlehem, PA
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Handled cash and processed payments, sorting bills and maintaining records of transactions.
- Maintained clean, organized workspace according to operational standards.
- Served drinks and snacks to patrons, maintaining professionalism and supporting individual needs.
- Consistently provided friendly service to promote better customer engagement.
- Responded to customer complaints to help resolve issues.
- Served snacks requiring specific care, refrigeration and preparation upon purchase.
- Monitored inventory and notified management of deficiencies or shortages.
- Returned unused food items to designated storage areas, making sure to cover and date perishables.
Education
No Degree - General Studies With Interest in Dental Hygiene
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PAHigh School Diploma -
Freedom High School
Bethlehem, PA06.2019
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Punctual
- Outgoing
- Detail-Oriented
- Critical Thinking
- Digital Radiographs
- Manage Schedules
- Strong Manual Dexterity
- Four-Handed Procedures
- Chair Side Assistance
- Health and Safety Practices
Certification
- DANB RHS Certification
- CPR certification through the Red Cross
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Easton Family Dental
05.2021 - Current
Associate
Dave & Buster's
10.2020 - 05.2021
Snack Bar Attendant
Bethlehem Township Community Center
05.2019 - 03.2020
Cashier
Wegmans
08.2017 - 05.2020
No Degree - General Studies With Interest in Dental Hygiene
Northampton Community College
High School Diploma -
Freedom High School