Kristen Sam
Opelousas,LA
Summary
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
Work History
Dental Assistant
Taylor Dental
Lafayette, LA
07.2020 - Current
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry and oral surgery.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene instructions.
- Used Dentapro to document and maintain patient information and health background.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, & etc.
- Explained treatment procedures on home care guidelines.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily
Associate
RaceTrac
Opelousas, LA
03.2017 - 02.2019
- Worked varied hours, days, nights and weekends as business needs dictate
- Kept store clean environment.
- Increased customer satisfaction significantly within department
Team Member
McDonald's
Opelousas, LA
03.2015 - 03.2017
- Pursued learning opportunities to advance knowledge and take on leadership position.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Opelousas High School
Opelousas, LA05.2016
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Unitech Training Academy - Lafayette
Lafayette, LA10.2020
Skills
- Setting Up Instrument Tray
- Patient Care Standards
- Oral Surgery
- Treatment Room Breakdown
- Sterilization
- Charting
- Taking X-rays
- Disinfecting & wiping down
- Organization and Prioritization
- Postoperative Care Instructions
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Oral Hygiene Techniques
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Taylor Dental
07.2020 - Current
Associate
RaceTrac
03.2017 - 02.2019
Team Member
McDonald's
03.2015 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Opelousas High School
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Unitech Training Academy - Lafayette