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Lana Sargent

Paris,KY

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Service Manager/Service Writer

Meade Tractor
11.2016 - Current

Created standard operating procedures for all service functions.

Reviewed customer billing statements for accuracy prior to release.

Collaborated with customers to offer solutions to service needs.

Conducted regular team meetings.

Scheduled pick up and delivery of equipment.

Scheduled service calls for customers.

Assisted with the parts department when needed.

Accounts payable and receivables.

Kept all records on trucks and trailers.

  • Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to replenish stock.

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Dental Health Associates
07.2013 - 11.2016
  • Provided exceptional chairside assistance for various restorative procedures, affording dentists the ability to work more efficiently.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by delivering gentle, empathetic, and thorough dental care.
  • Streamlined dental records management by accurately updating patient files following each appointment, ensuring all relevant information was easily accessible for future reference.
  • Assisted dentists in complex procedures, ensuring safe and successful outcomes for patients.

Dental Lab Technician/ Owner

Paris Dental Lab
05.2009 - 07.2013
  • Reduced turnaround time for dental appliances through effective time management and organization skills.
  • Collaborated with dentists to create accurate and customized dental restorations for patients.
  • Maintained a clean and organized laboratory workspace to uphold safety regulations and promote productivity.
  • Completed detailed models of patients' mouths to create accurate devices.

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant/Receptionist Administrator

Anna E. Newman, DMD
03.1997 - 05.2009
  • Contributed to a positive patient experience by effectively addressing concerns and answering questions about dental treatments.
  • Applied fluoride varnish and sealants.
  • Supported dentist during oral surgeries, ensuring proper instrument preparation and sterilization procedures were followed.
  • Built strong rapport with patients through empathetic communication skills, fostering trust in dental care providers.

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Bart McFarland, DMD
05.1987 - 03.1997
  • Increased patient satisfaction by delivering gentle, empathetic, and thorough dental care.
  • Assisted dentists in complex procedures, ensuring safe and successful outcomes for patients.
  • Reduced patient wait times through efficient appointment scheduling and organization of dental procedures.
  • Adapted to a variety of dental software systems, enabling seamless integration into new practices as necessary.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Laboratory Technology

Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KY
05.2009

Skills

  • Positive Attitude
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Problem-Solving
  • Team Leadership

REFERENCES

Available upon request

Timeline

Service Manager/Service Writer

Meade Tractor
11.2016 - Current

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Dental Health Associates
07.2013 - 11.2016

Dental Lab Technician/ Owner

Paris Dental Lab
05.2009 - 07.2013

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant/Receptionist Administrator

Anna E. Newman, DMD
03.1997 - 05.2009

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Bart McFarland, DMD
05.1987 - 03.1997

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Laboratory Technology

Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lana Sargent