Samantha Carrillo
Spokane Valley,WA
Summary
Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of task at hand and teamwork. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in my career.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dental Assistant
Cascade Dental Care
01.2021 - 04.2024
- Assisted in various procedures with implants , root canals , composite restorations , crowns , extractions with bone graft placement , over dentures , hybrid dentures , as well as removable prosthesis which included partials , dentures , night guards , and sleep apnea guards .
- Managed all lab work including tracking cases , documenting when cases arrive , as well as documenting and scanning invoices .
- Managed inventory of all dental supplies , reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation .
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records through clinical note checks and updating files regularly .
- Maintained dental supply inventory for three locations by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies .
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing patients , factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads .
- Managed front desk duties , including greeting patients , handling phone calls , presenting treatment plans , reviewing insurance breakdowns , and maintaining communication between staff members .
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions for new employees ensuring a solid understanding of tracking systems and procedures.
- Manged budgets effectively , ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth .
Dental Assistant
Comfort Dental Of Rio Rancho
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water and mixing materials for fillings, crowns, and impressions.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Used Dentrix to document and maintain patient information and health background.
- Prepared bitewing, panoramic and periapical radiological images, allowing dentist to spot cavities, decay and problem areas needing treatment.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Performed general chair-side duties to assist with various procedures, including general, endo and oral surgery.
Dental Assistant Extern
Riverstone Dental Care
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Supported office efficiency by performing basic administrative duties, including answering phones, replying to emails and answering patient inquiries.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Kept work areas clean, sanitized and organized to minimize infection risk.
- Scheduled appointments, verifying insurance information and maintaining records.
Housekeeper
Legends Park Assisted Living
09.2018 - 02.2020
- Engaged with residents on room requirements and amenities to promote overall satisfaction.
- Cleaned over 45 rooms every week with consistently high resident satisfaction ratings.
- Cleaned bathrooms and kitchens with sanitizing products to prevent spread of germs and reduce likelihood of illness.
- Provided laundering services for guests by washing, drying and hanging laundry.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Operated with high integrity, built trust, and earned sustained credibility with internal and external clientele.
Education
Accredited Program | Dental Assisting -
Carrington College
Spokane Valley, WA04.2020
High School Diploma -
Kootenai Bridge Academy
Coeur D'Alene, ID06.2017
Skills
- Superior time management
- Confidentiality
- Dental radiography
- Detail oriented
- Inventory management
- Dentrix , dentrix ascend , and eagle soft knowledge
Hobbies and Interests
I thoroughly enjoy traveling around Washington , Idaho, and New Mexico . Visiting family ,exploring new towns, restaurants, farmers markets, as well as all things outdoors! In my free time I also enjoy decorating and creating art for my home.
Timeline
Lead Dental Assistant
Cascade Dental Care
01.2021 - 04.2024
Dental Assistant
Comfort Dental Of Rio Rancho
07.2020 - 12.2020
Dental Assistant Extern
Riverstone Dental Care
02.2020 - 03.2020
Housekeeper
Legends Park Assisted Living
09.2018 - 02.2020
Accredited Program | Dental Assisting -
Carrington College
High School Diploma -
Kootenai Bridge Academy
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