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Elise Hohl

Eldersburg,Maryland

Summary

Spirited Expanded Functions Dental Assistant offering nearly 7 years of operating dental machinery and equipment. Superb organizational and chairside manner talents. Trained in radiography, dental surgery and hygiene. Seeking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Waitress and Hostess

Tony Hibachi
09.2016 - 10.2017
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
  • Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
  • Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and promptly addressing any concerns.
  • Followed health and safety regulations relevant to hospitality industry to minimize accidents, incidents and liability to restaurant.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new menu items and incorporating them into knowledgeable recommendations for guests.
  • Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
  • Completed daily side work and opening and closing duties without fail.
  • Answered phone calls to take orders, give information and document reservations.
  • Delivered pick-up and curbside orders to guests.
  • Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Eldersburg Dental Group
10.2018 - Current
  • Acted as Lead Assistant by delegating tasks to other staff members to maintain a smooth flow of the schedule while continuing to perform assistant duties.
  • Facilitated seamless coordination between front office staff and clinical team members by serving as a liaison for scheduling matters.
  • Streamlined appointment scheduling and management, reducing wait times, and improving patient satisfaction.
  • Assisted dentists in complex procedures, ensuring efficient and high-quality treatment outcomes.
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
  • Fostered a welcoming and calming environment for patients by maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in all treatment areas.
  • Built strong rapport with patients through empathetic communication skills, fostering trust in dental care providers.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Supported dentist during oral surgeries, ensuring proper instrument preparation and sterilization procedures were followed.
  • Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
  • Contributed to a positive patient experience by effectively addressing concerns and answering questions about dental treatments.
  • Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits with front desk.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for temporary fillings, casts, and impressions.
  • Increased efficiency in the dental office by assisting with chairside duties such as taking impressions, fabricating, and applying temporary fillings and crowns.
  • Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, safeguarding the health of patients and staff.
  • Conducted pre-operative assessments of patients' medical history to minimize risks associated with anesthesia administration during dental procedures.
  • Ensured smooth operation of dental practice by performing routine maintenance on equipment, identifying issues early on to prevent costly repairs.
  • Optimized inventory management by maintaining accurate records of supplies and equipment usage, minimizing waste, and ordering necessary materials in a timely manner.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
  • Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions, and post-surgical care.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Improved effectiveness of diagnostic procedures by skillfully manipulating digital x-ray technology for optimal image clarity.
  • Provided comprehensive oral hygiene education for patients, promoting long-term dental health.
  • Took an average of 60 to 80 x-rays per week.

Education

High School Diploma -

Liberty High School
Sykesville, MD
05.2015

Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting

Carroll Community College
Westminster, MD

Skills

  • Dental material knowledge
  • Restorative procedures
  • Temporary crown fabrication
  • Dental radiography proficiency
  • Patterson EagleSoft
  • Strong manual dexterity
  • Treatment room setup
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Patient Flow Management
  • Personable Communication
  • Impression Taking

Certification

  • Certified Dental Assistant
  • Oral Radiology License
  • Expanded Functions License

Timeline

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Eldersburg Dental Group
10.2018 - Current

Waitress and Hostess

Tony Hibachi
09.2016 - 10.2017

High School Diploma -

Liberty High School

Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting

Carroll Community College

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