Danielle Reid
Jamaica,NY
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented professional seeking to advance a career as a Central Sterilization Technician in a hospital environment. Committed to leveraging expertise in sterilization processes to enhance patient safety and satisfaction. Proven ability to uphold high standards of cleanliness and compliance, ensuring meticulous preparation of all instruments and equipment for use. Passionate about contributing to a team that prioritizes exceptional care and operational excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Community Healthcare Network
Brooklyn, NY
07.2021 - Current
- Sterilization procedures
- Provided chair-side assistance during all dental procedures and treatment(fabricating crowns, pouring impressions, taking impressions, fillings, crowns, root canals, local anesthesia)
- Schedule appointments, verify insurances and send for pre-authorizations.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Perform medical office management duties-schedule appointments, liaise with suppliers for dental supplies, process referrals.
- Keeping dental site up to Joint Commission standards
- Operated and maintained medical equipment in compliance with safety standards.
Dental Assistant/Front Desk
Dental Arts
Lynbrook, NY
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Chair-side assisting dentist in all general procedures including cosmetic, restorative and surgical procedures including suctioning and setting up procedures.
- Handled telephone and in-person requests for assistance from new and established dental practice patients.
- Supported dynamic patient flows by setting up and breaking down rooms, cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Checked patients in and out, verified insurance and collected co-pays to keep business administrative and financial records current.
Dental Assistant
Dynamic Smile Dental
Manhattan, NY
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisting dentist in all general procedures including cosmetic, restorative procedures chair side.
- Mixing materials for alginate impressions, pouring models, sterilization including spore testing.
- Keeping track of inventory and supplies.
Dental Assistant/Front Desk
Lisa Sedotto DDS
New Hyde Park, NY
07.2017 - 04.2019
- Assisting in four-handed dentistry during cosmetic and restorative procedures.
- Taking digital x-rays, taking and pouring alginates, mixing materials,scheduling appointments, answering phones, verifying insurances, collecting co payments, setting up recall appointments, sterilization, changing filters, office maintenance.
- Scanning information into Smart doc such as EOBS, Lab slips, patient information, etc.
Dental Assistant/Front Desk
George Sferra DDS
Manhattan, NY
01.2016 - 04.2017
- Assisting in four-handed dentistry during cosmetic, restorative and surgical procedures.
- Digital x-rays, pouring models, mixing materials, scheduling appointments, answering phone calls, verifying insurances, collecting co payments, recall appointments, sterilization procedures, changing filters, office maintenance.
Education
Central Service Technician - Central Service Technician
LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY02-2026
New York School For Medical And Dental Assistants
Long Island City, NYAssociate of Science - Math & Science
CUNY LaGuardia CommunityCollege
Long Island City, NYSkills
- EClinical Works
- Dentrix
- Microsoft Office
Software
- CPR
- AED
Certification
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Community Healthcare Network
07.2021 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dynamic Smile Dental
04.2019 - 03.2020
Dental Assistant/Front Desk
Dental Arts
01.2019 - 12.2020
Dental Assistant/Front Desk
Lisa Sedotto DDS
07.2017 - 04.2019
Dental Assistant/Front Desk
George Sferra DDS
01.2016 - 04.2017
Associate of Science - Math & Science
CUNY LaGuardia CommunityCollege
Central Service Technician - Central Service Technician
LaGuardia Community College
New York School For Medical And Dental Assistants