Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Certification
References
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Kaleigh Brister

Central,LA

Summary

Welcoming Dental Assistant Intern seeking employment at a thriving dental office in Central, Zachary, and Denham or the surrounding area. Adept at processing x-rays under supervision. Skilled at maintaining dental instruments and offering patient support.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant Student Intern

Hayes Family Denistry
Baker , LA
01.2024 - Current
  • Assisted dentist with dental procedures, such as fillings and extractions.
  • Assisted in the preparation of dental materials and instruments for treatments.
  • Performed sterilization and disinfection processes on dental equipment and instruments.
  • Greeted patients upon arrival and provided them with information on procedures.
  • Prepared examination rooms by setting up necessary instruments and materials.
  • Took impressions of teeth using alginate material or other impression materials.
  • Recorded patient vital signs prior to beginning treatment procedures.
  • Communicated effectively with co-workers to ensure smooth operations within the clinic.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to infection control standards.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times during treatments.
  • Assisted in taking radiographs of teeth or other parts of the mouth as instructed by dentist.
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
  • Provided chair side assistance to dentists during patient examinations.
  • Kept track of supplies used during each procedure and restocked items when needed.
  • Observed patients' reactions to dental treatments before, during, and after procedures.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
  • Administered x-rays under supervision.
  • Broke down and set up equipment and sanitized various dental tools.
  • Discussed patient needs and expectations.
  • Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
  • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
  • Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
  • Assembled and disassembled aspirating syringes.

Cashier

Winn Dixie Grocery Store
Central, LA
09.2022 - Current
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
  • Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
  • Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
  • Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.

Cashier/snowball Maker

Mrs. V's Snowball stand
Central, LA
04.2023 - 09.2023
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
  • Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
  • Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.

Skills

  • ID Verification
  • Customer Assistance
  • Cash Handling
  • Cash Register Operation
  • Credit and Cash Transactions
  • Training and Development
  • Stocking and Replenishing
  • Time Management Skills
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Conflict Resolution

Certification

  • Dental Assistant-certified March 2024

References

  • Rachel (Hayes Family Dentistry)-225-588-9935
  • Leslie Smith- (Central High School dental teacher)-225-405-1711

Timeline

Dental Assistant Student Intern

Hayes Family Denistry
01.2024 - Current

Cashier/snowball Maker

Mrs. V's Snowball stand
04.2023 - 09.2023

Cashier

Winn Dixie Grocery Store
09.2022 - Current
Kaleigh Brister