Maribeth Powers
Augusta
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level dental assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. 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
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Summerville Dentistry
02.2024 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
Front Desk Manager
Tuscany, A Italian Classic Spa
05.2015 - 02.2024
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
- Prepared weekly employee work schedules to meet operational needs.
- Entered and updated sensitive customer information during check-ins and room changes.
- Trained new staff on correct procedures, compliance requirements, and performance strategies.
- Mentored and trained new hires, fostering a supportive work environment that facilitated professional growth.
- Responded to telephone, email and in-person inquiries regarding reservations, hotel information and guest concerns.
- Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, maintaining accurate financial records for the front desk department.
- Managed front desk maintenance of client records and lab data.
- Attended staff meetings and brought issues to attention of upper management.
- Promoted upselling opportunities to maximize revenue through available add-ons and packages.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westside High School
Augusta, GA05.2015
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental Radiography
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Equipment Sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Relations
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Treatment Room Breakdown
- Restorative Dentistry
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Disinfection and Sterilization
- Instrument Tray Preparation
- Full Mouth Radiographs
- Treatment Room Preparation
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Summerville Dentistry
02.2024 - Current
Front Desk Manager
Tuscany, A Italian Classic Spa
05.2015 - 02.2024
High School Diploma -
Westside High School
- Certified Dental Assistant
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