Elle Buffington
New Bern,NC
Summary
Reliable and knowledgeable Dental Assistant with a strong understanding of dentistry practices. Well-rounded professional background with skills in efficiently managing multiple tasks, including making dental impressions, sterilizing stations, and taking X-rays. Experience in charting and preparing patient treatment plans has honed organizational skills. Ambitious and career-focused job seeker eager to secure an entry-level Assistant position that will contribute to the achievement of the company's goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Kincaid, Purvis & Godwin Family Dentistry
05.2023 - Current
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
Dental Assistant
McCarthy Dental
08.2022 - 02.2023
Education
X-ray Certification -
NC Dental U
12.2022
High School Diploma -
Mason City High School
05.2020
Skills
- Taking X-Rays
- Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment
- Sterilization Techniques
- Restorative Procedures
- Exam Room Setups
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Patient Flow Management
- Customer Service
- Patient Care Standards
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Instrument Tray Preparation
- Oral Healthcare
- Chairside Assistance
References
- Available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Kincaid, Purvis & Godwin Family Dentistry
05.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
McCarthy Dental
08.2022 - 02.2023
High School Diploma -
Mason City High School
X-ray Certification -
NC Dental U
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