Skilled Dental Assistant with 3 years of experience and success providing chair-side assistance to dental hygienists and dentists in fast-paced dental offices. Accurate when preparing equipment and materials for treatment, taking radiographs and educating patients. Clear communicator driven to produce ideal patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Serenity Dental
Wesley Chapel, FL
10.2022 - Current
Assisted in the training of new dental assistants by providing guidance on protocols and processes.
Provided chairside assistance to dentists during dental procedures.
Tracked inventory levels of dental materials, tools, and equipment to ensure sufficient stock was always available.
Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and managing patient records.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, placed temporary crowns and seated permanent crowns.
Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
Explained dental services and payment plans to help patients make informed decisions.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Dental Assistant
Sunshine Smile Designs
Zephyrhills, FL
02.2021 - 09.2022
Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
Customer Service Coordinator
Procare Transportation & Language Services
Tampa, FL
09.2020 - 02.2021
Interacted with customers to provide and process information in response to inquiries, concerns and requests about services and products.
Maintained accurate records of customer interactions and transactions.
Provided outstanding service to new and long-standing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions.
Responded to phone and online customer service requests within designated turnaround time to improve customer satisfaction ratings.
Demonstrated excellent communication skills in resolving product and consumer complaints.
Restaurant Hostess
Glory Days Grill
Wesley Chapel, FL
11.2019 - 07.2020
Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while maintaining a positive attitude towards guests.
Stayed attentive to server availability and table turnover to quickly seat guests.
Maintained cleanliness standards in the dining area including wiping down tables and chairs between seatings.
Informed kitchen staff of any special orders or dietary restrictions.
Petroleum Supply Specialist
U.S. Army Active Duty
Fort Bliss, TX
07.2017 - 06.2019
Ensured compliance with safety regulations and industry standards in all areas of operation.
Performed inspections, maintenance service and basic repairs on equipment.
Turned valves and started pumps to regulate flows of gases, liquids, slurries, or powdered materials.
Monitored and evaluated the inventory levels of petroleum products to ensure adequate supplies.
Checked controls and adjusted settings to maintain optimum temperature and pressure.
Monitored process indicators, instruments, gauges and meters to detect and report faults.
Provided training for personnel on proper methods for storing and handling fuel supplies.