Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting, and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant II
Night and Day Dental
3500 N Duke St, Durham NC
01.2023 - Current
Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Applied cavity preventing agents, like fluoride and sealants, to protect patients' teeth from decay.
Provided coronal polishing in the beginning of hygiene recalls.
Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures and local anesthetic.
Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Cashier
Sprouts
9414 Falls Of The Neuse Road, Raleigh NC
07.2022 - 01.2023
Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
Cashier
Harris Teeter Grocery
3330 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro NC
09.2021 - 04.2022
Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
Identified and resolved discrepancies and errors in customer accounts.
Demonstrated product features, answered questions and redirected objections to highlight positive aspects.
Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
Cashier
Food Lion Grocery
1304 W Vernon Ave, Kinston NC
06.2018 - 08.2021
Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
Increased customer loyalty and retention.
Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
Monitored areas for security issues and safety hazards.
Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.