Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Dental Assistant
Rego Park Dental 94-24 63rd Drive
Rego Park, NY
07.2021 - Current
Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse.
Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs.
Booked patient appointments and managed treatment details using MS Excel and industry-standard registration software.
Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns and sealants.
Assisted dentist with paperwork and billing protocol for both routine and less common procedures.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information and maintaining records.
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.
Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials for dental procedures.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.
Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Provided diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
Used Software to document and maintain patient information and health background.
Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies with prompt patient scheduling and surgical support.
Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference.
Managed office schedules and calendars to coordinate administrative planning and execution.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Cashier
B’Khol’Dor
Rego Park, NY
01.2015 - 11.2019
Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
Reviewed new promotions and monitored price changes.
Processed customer refunds and exchanges according to established guidelines.
Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
Provided friendly service and assistance to clients promote customer loyalty, satisfaction and sales.
Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
Tallied cash drawer at beginning and end of each work shift.
Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Mentored new team members on sales software system operation.
Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Collected and authorized payments of guests.
Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
Education
High School Diploma -
Forest Hills High School
Forest Hills, NY
09.2020 - Current
Skills
Dental office administration
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Affiliations
Official vice president of Bukharian club at Forest Hills High School. Ensuring a culture rich environment with precise teachings of its history.