Salma Amiri
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Friendly Dental Assistant of success building strong relationships with patients and providing quality support during dental procedures. Knowledgeable and experienced in dental procedures. Works well with all personality types when interacting with patients and staff. Certified Dental Assistant with hands-on experience. Skilled at chairside assisting, dental radiography and building relationships with patients. Well-rounded knowledge of dentistry and enthusiasm to bring strong work ethic to excellent dental practice.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
smile kings dental & orthodontics
San Antonio, TX
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Took patient's blood pressure, pulse, and temperature, and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms, and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for the next patient.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data, and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses, and treatment.
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
Sterilization Dental Assistant
Smile kings dental & orthodontics
San Antonio, TX
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Organized, ordered and restocked office supplies to support team needs.
- Sterilized dental instruments to protect patients from infection risks.
- Assisted with checking patients in and out for procedures to maintain smooth patient flows.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
Translator and Interpreter
Refugee Services Of Texas
San Antonio, TX
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Discussed language discrepancies and unclear points with clients and specialists.
- Translated spoken words simultaneously, orally or using hand signs, maintaining message content and style.
- Translated important departmental materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sidney Lanier High School
San Antonio, TX06-2026
Associate of Science - Dental Hygienist
Palo Alto College
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Exam Room Setups
- Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment
- Treatment Room Setup
- Sterilization Techniques
- Instrument Tray Preparation
- Patient Flow Management
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Chairside Assistance
Accomplishments
- Trained dental assistants during internships and externships.
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Have done lab work with other classmates for a year and also attend health class
for 1 years and Medical terminology class for 1 year in school.
Certification
- RMA - Registered Medical Assistant
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Languages
Persian
Native/ Bilingual
pashto
Full Professional
Urdu
Professional
Timeline
Dental Assistant
smile kings dental & orthodontics
12.2022 - 07.2023
Sterilization Dental Assistant
Smile kings dental & orthodontics
10.2022 - 12.2022
Translator and Interpreter
Refugee Services Of Texas
02.2022 - 12.2022
- RMA - Registered Medical Assistant
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
CMA - Certified Medical Assistant
CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
High School Diploma -
Sidney Lanier High School
Associate of Science - Dental Hygienist
Palo Alto College
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