Talented Dental Assistant with 3 years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry
Cary, NC
2019.02 - Current
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery
Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily
Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons
Used Denticon to document and maintain patient information and health background
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics
Documented patient dental health information, medical history and vital signs for future reference
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings,, casts and impressions
Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines
Customer service
Lowes Foods
Sanford, NC
2016.03 - 2019.01
Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area
Sold lottery tickets
Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns
Handled approximately daily credit and cash transactions for customers with accuracy and speed
Enabled customers to feel welcomed, important and appreciated by answering questions about products sold throughout store
Counted money in drawers at beginning and end of each shift
Monitored self-checkout systems and provided assistance or intervention where required
Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases
Cashier
Carlie C’s
Raleigh, NC
2015.07 - 2015.09
Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes
Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs
Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns
Checked identification for proof-of-age for alcohol and tobacco sales
Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance
Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels
Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs