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Grace Bard

Chicora,PA

Summary

Dental professional with solid foundation in dental assisting, skilled in supporting dental procedures and patient care. Proven ability to adapt to dynamic work environments and collaborate effectively with all teams. Known for attention to detail and excellent communication skills, fostering positive experience for patients and colleagues.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Chicora Dental Care
07.2023 - Current
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.

Dental Assistant

Helene Humes Dentistry
07.2022 - 07.2023
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.

Hygiene Assistant

Verona Dental Care
11.2021 - 07.2022
  • Prepared patient for x-rays and gathered x-ray films.
  • Managed hygienist schedules with calendaring software to maintain steady patient flow.
  • Prepared procedure rooms and tray setups for hygienists and doctors before starting dental procedures.
  • Monitored and updated hygiene schedules by rescheduling appointments and scheduling new appointments.

Dog Daycare Supervisor

Playful Pooch
05.2021 - 12.2021
  • Conducted thorough assessments of new dogs entering daycare to ensure compatibility with existing groups.
  • Assisted in resolving conflicts between dogs calmly and professionally using appropriate intervention techniques.
  • Promoted a positive work environment with clear communication and teamwork.

Direct Support Professional

The Arc Of Butler County
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
  • Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.

Sales Associate

TJ Maxxx
01.2017 - 03.2020
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.

Education

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Butler County Community College
Butler, PA
05-2020

High School Diploma -

Karns City High School
Karns City
05-2018

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Computer Skills
  • Materials Handling
  • Friendly and Respectful
  • Microsoft Word proficiency
  • Product identification
  • Problem-Solving

Certification

Radiology Certification

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Chicora Dental Care
07.2023 - Current

Dental Assistant

Helene Humes Dentistry
07.2022 - 07.2023

Hygiene Assistant

Verona Dental Care
11.2021 - 07.2022

Dog Daycare Supervisor

Playful Pooch
05.2021 - 12.2021

Direct Support Professional

The Arc Of Butler County
08.2020 - 05.2021

Sales Associate

TJ Maxxx
01.2017 - 03.2020

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Butler County Community College

High School Diploma -

Karns City High School

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