I am an organized, flexible, registered, National Board Certified Dental Assistant, looking for a position where I can demonstrate my knowledge and skills. I have worked with and in support of the residents participating in the Advanced Education of General Dentistry Program at JBLM this requires knowledge of dental instruments and equipment in all specialties. Also I am skilled in performing administration duties such as scheduling, canceling and re-scheduling patient's, entering no-show information and monitoring a wait list among other administrative duties. Experienced in providing support to our clinical colleagues. I look forward to joining your dedicated workforce of highly skilled employees who understand, believe in and take pride in VA's mission. Reliable Dental Assistant with [Number] years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with [Number]-hand procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, [Skill] and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Spectrum Healthcare Services (Contract Company)
Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality chairside assistance during dental procedures.
Enhanced dentist efficiency by preparing examination rooms and sterilizing instruments before appointments.
Reduced patient wait times by maintaining organized patient records and scheduling appointments effectively.
Streamlined dental office operations with efficient inventory management and ordering of supplies.
Ensured compliance with infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment.
Assisted dentists in performing complex procedures, resulting in successful treatment outcomes for patients.
Educated patients on proper oral hygiene habits, fostering long-term dental health improvement.
Collaborated with dental team members to deliver comprehensive care for all patients.
Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient concerns and answering questions professionally and empathetically.
Managed front desk duties, including greeting patients, handling phone calls, and maintaining communication between staff members.
Supported dentists during the administration of local anesthesia, ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
Prepared digital X-rays for dentist review, enabling accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
Developed relationships with patients by actively listening to their concerns and creating tailored treatment plans accordingly.
Updated patient records regularly after each appointment or procedure to ensure accurate documentation.
Provided post-operative instructions to patients following various treatments such as extractions or root canals.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Used [Software] to document and maintain patient information and health background.
Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
Typed patient data into computer system using [Software] while following privacy laws and maintaining high-level accuracy.
Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Managed office schedules and calendars to coordinate administrative planning and execution.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, [Action] and applying lead aprons.
Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque contro. l, and postoperative instructions.
Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
Conducted oral cancer screenings as part of routine examinations, promoting early detection and intervention when necessary.
Fabricated custom dental appliances such as mouthguards and whitening trays for improved patient experience.
Recognized for consistently providing a high level of patient care, contributing to increased patient retention and referral rates.
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
Registered Dental Assistant
Sea Mar Community Health Centers
Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality chairside assistance during dental procedures.
Enhanced dentist efficiency by preparing examination rooms and sterilizing instruments before appointments.
Streamlined dental office operations with efficient inventory management and ordering of supplies.
Ensured compliance with infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment.
Assisted dentists in performing complex procedures, resulting in successful treatment outcomes for patients.
Educated patients on proper oral hygiene habits, fostering long-term dental health improvement.
Collaborated with dental team members to deliver comprehensive care for all patients.
Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient concerns and answering questions professionally and empathetically.
Supported dentists during the administration of local anesthesia, ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
Conducted oral cancer screenings as part of routine examinations, promoting early detection and intervention when necessary.
Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
Developed relationships with patients by actively listening to their concerns and creating tailored treatment plans accordingly.
Updated patient records regularly after each appointment or procedure to ensure accurate documentation.
Provided post-operative instructions to patients following various treatments such as extractions or root canals.
Recognized for consistently providing a high level of patient care, contributing to increased patient retention and referral rates.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, [Action] and applying lead aprons.
Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
Registered Dental Assistant
OKUBO Dental Clinic
01.2014 - Current
Currently assisting chair side along with learning and supporting supply
Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality chairside assistance during dental procedures.
Enhanced dentist efficiency by preparing examination rooms and sterilizing instruments before appointments.
Reduced patient wait times by maintaining organized patient records and scheduling appointments effectively.
Streamlined dental office operations with efficient inventory management and ordering of supplies.
Ensured compliance with infection control protocols, contributing to a safe and clean work environment.
Assisted dentists in performing complex procedures, resulting in successful treatment outcomes for patients.
Educated patients on proper oral hygiene habits, fostering long-term dental health improvement.
Collaborated with dental team members to deliver comprehensive care for all patients.
Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient concerns and answering questions professionally and empathetically.
Managed front desk duties, including greeting patients, handling phone calls, and maintaining communication between staff members.
Contributed to increased office productivity by assisting with billing tasks and insurance claim submissions.
Supported dentists during the administration of local anesthesia, ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.
Fabricated custom dental appliances such as mouthguards and whitening trays for improved patient experience.
Prepared digital X-rays for dentist review, enabling accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
Developed relationships with patients by actively listening to their concerns and creating tailored treatment plans accordingly.
Updated patient records regularly after each appointment or procedure to ensure accurate documentation.
Provided post-operative instructions to patients following various treatments such as extractions or root canals.
Recognized for consistently providing a high level of patient care, contributing to increased patient retention and referral rates.
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
Used [Software] to document and maintain patient information and health background.
Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay, and areas needing treatment.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
Typed patient data into computer system using [Software] while following privacy laws and maintaining high-level accuracy.
Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
Managed office schedules and calendars to coordinate administrative planning and execution.
Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, [Action] and applying lead aprons.
Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for [Number] procedures daily.
Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
Made preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
Designed dental report card to explain patient dental health status and treatment plans.
Registered Dental Assistant
Dental Clinic 2 (Lefler)
07.2007 - 02.2011
Experienced in providing support to our clinical colleagues
Owner
Kim's Childcare
01.1994 - 01.2004
Self Employed, Licensed, Establishing and maintaining customer service.
Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
Streamlined operations to improve efficiency, enabling more time to be spent on strategic planning and decisionmaking.
Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Proactively identified areas of risk within the organization implemented necessary safeguards mitigating any potential negative impact on the business.
Ensured regulatory compliance by staying abreast of industry-related changes and implementing necessary policies or procedures as needed.
Managed day-to-day business operations.
Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Established foundational processes for business operations.
Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.