Claire Buxton
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Diligent dental assistant with 5 years of experience. Collaboration and teamwork are top priorities when engaging in patient care as well as cleanliness, infection control and sterilization of treatment rooms. Specialties include; patient assessment, patient comfort, patient education, sterilization of instruments, restocking supplies and anticipating needs of staff and patients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dental Associates of West Chester
West Chester, OH
06.2020 - Current
- Assisted in patient preparation and education for various dental procedures.
- Managed sterilization of instruments and maintained compliance with safety protocols.
- Supported dental team in performing X-rays and maintaining accurate patient records.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling to optimize office workflow and patient satisfaction.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring timely replenishment of dental supplies and materials.
- Fostered positive patient relationships through effective communication and support during visits.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Sales Associate
Kohl’s
Cincinnati, OH
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Enhanced customer experience through personalized service and product recommendations.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions and sales to drive customer engagement.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and product availability.
- Streamlined checkout processes, reducing wait times and improving customer satisfaction scores.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Butler Tech
Fairfield Township, OH05.2017
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Team collaboration
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient relations
- Impression taking skills
- Oral hygiene education
- Patient education
- Dental material handling
- Sanitation protocols
- Electronic charting
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dental Associates of West Chester
06.2020 - Current
Sales Associate
Kohl’s
12.2018 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
Butler Tech