Samantha Sanchez
Bellevue,NE
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed. Experienced professional with a strong background in technology-related roles. Proficient in software development, system administration, and technical support. Skilled in problem-solving and optimizing performance. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends to contribute to organizational success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Asissting
james pierto dds
Omaha, NE
07.2019 - Current
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Assist doctor with every op
- Set up the operating room for patients, and clean up.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
Dental Assistant
Dr Kennedy Family Dental
Crete, NE
02.2012 - 07.2019
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Handled billing inquiries from insurance companies regarding claims submitted by the office.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Conducted routine maintenance of equipment used in dentistry operations.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lincoln Northeast High School
Lincoln, NE05-2005
Some College (No Degree) - Radiology
Lincoln University of Dental
Lincoln, NESome College (No Degree) - coronal polishing
Creighton University
Omaha, NESkills
- Infection control
- Dental radiography
- coronal polishing
- Chair-side assistance
- Dental materials preparation
- Appointment scheduling
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Laboratory procedures
- Excellent communication
- Friendly, positive attitude
- FLUENT IN Spanish/English
- Multitasking
- team player
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Dental Asissting
james pierto dds
07.2019 - Current
Dental Assistant
Dr Kennedy Family Dental
02.2012 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Lincoln Northeast High School
Some College (No Degree) - Radiology
Lincoln University of Dental
Some College (No Degree) - coronal polishing
Creighton University