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Petra Lindner
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Proven Dental Assistant with extensive experience at Dr. Joachim Baumgart's clinic, excelling in dental radiography and patient scheduling. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient satisfaction through efficient chairside support and effective sterilization practices. Skilled in relationship building, significantly improving dentist-patient dynamics. Achieved a notable increase in appointment efficiency, ensuring optimal dental care and safety.
Talented Dental Assistant with [Number] years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments.
Professional retail worker with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Known for reliability and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in customer service, cash handling, inventory management, and maintaining clean and organized workspace. Brings positive attitude and strong focus on smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
Overview
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Dr. Joachim Baumgart
Dental Assistant
06.1991 - 02.2015
Job overview
- 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.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling, reducing wait times and enhancing patient satisfaction.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
Shell Gas Station
Gas Station Attendant
07.2002 - 08.2012
Job overview
- Ensured accurate cash handling and maintained a balanced register at the end of each shift.
- Maintained clean and orderly work station.
- Successfully deescalated challenging situations involving unhappy or irate customers through active listening skills coupled with problem-solving abilities.
- Checked customer identification for alcohol, cigarette, and lottery sales.
- Built trustful relationships with customers to encourage return visits.
- Collaborated with team members for smooth shift transitions, maintaining operational continuity throughout the day.
Education
Alice Eleonrenschule , Darmstadt, Germany
High School Diploma
08.1986
Skills
- Cash Handling
- Stocking
- Operating cash register
- Stocking shelves
- Reliability and punctuality
- Punctual and Reliable
- Flexible schedule availability
- Sales assistance
- Patience and Empathy
- Cash register balancing
- Age Verification
- Store maintenance
- Payment Processing
- Inventory Maintenance
- POS System Operation
- Dental impressions
- Dental Radiography
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Equipment Sterilization
- Patient Scheduling
- Oral hygiene education
- Dental Material Handling
- Teeth Cleaning Assistance
- Oral Surgery Assistance
- Dental staff assistance
- Endodontic Procedure Assistance
- Relationship Building
- Fluoride Treatments
- Oral Hygiene
- Teeth Cleaning
- Patient Recordkeeping
- Supply Ordering
- Treatment Planning
- Instrument Sterilization
- Instrument Tray Preparation
- Treatment Room Preparation
- Customer service and assistance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Languages
German
English
Elementary
Interests
- Cooking
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Baking
- Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes.
- Team Sports
- Yoga
Timeline
Gas Station Attendant
Shell Gas Station
07.2002 - 08.2012
Dental Assistant
Dr. Joachim Baumgart
06.1991 - 02.2015
Alice Eleonrenschule
High School Diploma
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