Cheyenne Schaefer
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Empathetic young hard working individual. Assistant with a several-year background working in the health and customer service industry. Skilled at making patients feel comfortable by providing thorough information regarding procedures. Warm and kind with exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthodontic Assistant
Summer dental and orthodontics
Las Vegas, Nevada
08.2024 - Current
- Answered phones promptly and handled inquiries from potential clients professionally.
- Provided patient education regarding oral hygiene and post-treatment care instructions.
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
Dental Assistant
Four Seasons Dental & Med Spa
Las Vegas, Nevada
05.2024 - Current
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Cleaned and polished removable dentures, brackets, wires and other appliances.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Prepared bills and completed insurance forms using system software.
- Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.
- Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Manager
Benyeh
Las Vegas, Nevada
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to achieve company objectives.
- Enhanced team member performance through use of strategic and tactical approaches, motivational coaching and training.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Directed recruitment, hiring, and training of new staff members.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
Waitress
The Rock Wood Fired Pizza
Covington, Washington
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Prepared salads, appetizers, and garnishes to assist kitchen staff.
- Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
- Organized take-out orders efficiently according to customer requests.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
- Developed positive relationships with regular customers through friendly conversation.
Education
Las Vegas Dental Assistant School
Las Vegas, NV04-2024
High School Diploma -
Tahoma High School
Maple Valley, WA06-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Associate
Green River Community College
Auburn, WACollage of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NVSkills
- Casts
- Emergency treatment
- Extractions
- Reception support
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Restorations
- Nonverbal communication
- Verbal communication
- Employee training
Timeline
Orthodontic Assistant
Summer dental and orthodontics
08.2024 - Current
Dental Assistant
Four Seasons Dental & Med Spa
05.2024 - Current
Manager
Benyeh
09.2023 - 04.2024
Waitress
The Rock Wood Fired Pizza
06.2022 - 08.2023
Las Vegas Dental Assistant School
High School Diploma -
Tahoma High School
Some College (No Degree) - Associate
Green River Community College
Collage of Southern Nevada