Lenai Arnold
Dental Technician
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Professionally trained Hospitalman/ Dental Assistant with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Enthusiastic Assistant with excellent people skills and dedicated work ethic. Skilled at patient relations, electronic charting and assessments. Well-trained and motivated to exceed expectations. Proven to bring results and work in fast-paced environments. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Naval Hospital Corpsman/Dental Assistant
United States Navy, USN
Oceanside, CA
03.2020 - 11.2022
- Ran successful practice with robust patient load and high satisfaction scores due to quality of care.
- Trained or supervised other dental technicians or dental laboratory bench workers.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
- Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Updated patients' charts in electronic medical records with encounter information, prescriber notes and orders.
- Completed thorough assessments to understand current patient conditions and develop diagnoses.
- Devised treatment plans for disorders involving cardiovascular, endocrine and other internal systems.
- Rendered emergency medical treatment and administered immunization programs.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Kept up with continuing education requirements to maintain certification.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
- Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies with prompt patient scheduling and surgical support.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shiloh High School
Snellville, GA 08.2015 - 05.2019
Skills
CPR/ BLS Certified
Skilled in patient relations
Organization and Time Management
Problem-Solving
Attention to Detail
Flexible and Adaptable
Phlebotomy expertise
IV fluid administration
Multitasking Abilities
Good Telephone Etiquette
Dependable and Responsible
Timeline
Naval Hospital Corpsman/Dental Assistant
United States Navy, USN
03.2020 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Shiloh High School
08.2015 - 05.2019