As a dental assistant, I facilitated dental procedures by preparing patients, ensuring infection control, and assisting during emergencies
I collaborated with dentists and hygienists, maintained patient records, managed dental equipment, and provided valuable patient education
My responsibilities also included handling x-rays, giving postoperative instructions, and contributing to the overall efficiency of dental operations
Additionally, I managed inventory, ordered supplies, and performed administrative tasks to support the smooth functioning of the dental practice for two and a 1/2 years.
05.2023 - Current
My role involves preparing patients for dental procedures, maintaining infection control, assisting during dental emergencies, supporting dentists and hygienists, recording treatment information, managing dental equipment, providing patient education, and more.
03.2015 - 05.2023
Coordinating with the landscaping team for scheduling and updates
Conducted customer scheduling, registration, and data entry for a landscaping office with over 60+ customers
Field phone inquiries for new and existing customers
Oversee scheduling appointments, field 30-50 phone inquiries per day
Maintained office books, including payments, receipts, and payroll
Helped senior administrators generate accurate bills and invoices.
07.2019 - 09.2019
Distributed information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests
Provided instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments
Provided materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth
Supplied diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts
Maintained patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances
Helped dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.