Mary Burney
West End, NC,NC
Summary
Dedicated: professional with expertise in patient education, infection control, and appointment scheduling. Proven ability to enhance clinic efficiency and train staff, aiming to contribute to improved patient care and operational excellence.
Result: driven Lead Dental Assistant with a strong background in case management and team collaboration. Experienced in developing efficient workflows, training staff, and ensuring high standards of patient care. Committed to optimizing clinic operations and enhancing patient satisfaction.
Developed: Lead Assistant skills in patient care and clinical support within fast-paced dental clinic environment. Expertise: in managing patient flow, assisting with procedures, and maintaining sterile conditions. Seeking to transition into new field by leveraging these skills to contribute to dynamic team environment.
Experienced: with chairside assisting, patient care, and dental procedures. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to ensure smooth clinic operations. Track record of maintaining high standards of sterilization and patient safety protocols.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Sandhills Dental Rehabilitation Center
Southern Pines, NC
09.2020 - 2026
- Supervised dental assisting team, ensuring adherence to best practices and patient care standards.
- Developed and implemented efficient workflows, enhancing patient processing times and overall clinic efficiency.
- Trained new staff on office protocols, clinical procedures, and patient management systems.
- Coordinated with dentists to prepare treatment rooms and manage instruments for various dental procedures.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for approximately 30 procedures daily.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, optimizing stock levels to reduce waste and costs.
- Conducted patient follow-up communications, reinforcing care plans and promoting oral health education.
- Assisted in developing training materials for ongoing professional development of dental assistants.
- Evaluated operational processes regularly, identifying areas for improvement to enhance service delivery quality.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, minimizing waste while ensuring necessary resources were readily available for all procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Assisted dentists in various procedures, ensuring accurate treatment delivery and high-quality patient care.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering a welcoming environment that encouraged return visits.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, [Type], casts and impressions.
- Reduced wait times by effectively managing exam room turnover between appointments, minimizing downtime for both staff members and patients alike.
- Ensured strict adherence to infection control protocols, maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for both staff and patients.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Conducted routine maintenance on dental equipment, prolonging the life span of costly tools and instruments essential for daily operations.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
Dental Lab Assistant
Sandhills Dental Rehabilitation Center
Southern Pines, NC
09.2020 - 2026
- Assisted in fabricating dental prosthetics following precise specifications and quality standards.
- Maintained clean and organized workspaces to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Supported dentists by preparing materials and tools for various dental procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows, enhancing overall productivity.
- Conducted routine maintenance on lab equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Trained new staff on laboratory protocols and best practices for efficiency and safety.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced material waste and enhanced workflow efficiency.
- Ensured high-quality results by meticulously following dentist prescriptions for each case.
- Supported the training of new lab assistants, sharing knowledge and expertise for their professional growth.
- Contributed to the success of the dental practice by consistently meeting deadlines for case completion.
- Enhanced productivity through effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Attended industry conferences and workshops to stay current on the latest trends in dental laboratory technology.
- Delivered precise color-matching services for esthetic restorations, enhancing patient experience with natural-looking results.
- Reduced turnaround time for cases through diligent attention to detail during every step of the fabrication process.
- Completed detailed models of patients' mouths to create accurate devices.
Assistant Store Manager
Dominos Pizza Inc.
Pinehurst, NC
06.2018 - 08.2020
- Assisted in managing daily store operations, ensuring efficiency and quality standards were met.
- Trained new team members on operational procedures and customer service best practices.
- Monitored inventory levels, placed orders, and managed stock to optimize product availability.
- Implemented promotional campaigns to boost sales and enhance customer engagement.
- Evaluated employee performance, providing feedback to improve team dynamics and productivity.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, resulting in strategic adjustments to merchandising strategies.
- Coordinated staff schedules to align with peak business hours, improving service delivery efficiency.
Education
Pinecrest High School
Southern Pines, NC06-2017
No Degree - Basic Education
Lees McRae College
Banner ElkNo Degree - Basic Education
East Carolina University
Greenville, NCSkills
- Oral surgery assistance
- Oral hygiene education
- Prosthodontic assistance
- Prosthodontic delivery
- Infection control proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Patient charting
- Impression taking
- Sterilization techniques
- Dental radiography
- Scheduling appointments
- Case management
- Special needs care
- Patient education and counseling
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Sandhills Dental Rehabilitation Center
09.2020 - 2026
Dental Lab Assistant
Sandhills Dental Rehabilitation Center
09.2020 - 2026
Assistant Store Manager
Dominos Pizza Inc.
06.2018 - 08.2020
Pinecrest High School
No Degree - Basic Education
Lees McRae College
No Degree - Basic Education
East Carolina University