Sammi-Jo Pecorale
Sanford,NC
Summary
Adept Dental Assistant with a proven track record at Sandhills Dental Career Center, excelling in patient education and dental radiography. Demonstrated ability to maintain sterile environments and ensure patient safety, complemented by strong team collaboration abilities. Achieved significant improvements in patient care through effective communication and adherence to OSHA regulations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Sandhills Dental Career Center
09.2024 - Current
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Kennel Attendant
Moore County Sheriff’s Office Animal Services
07.2022 - Current
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members by sharing knowledge and expertise in kennel operations and animal care procedures.
- Reduced stress levels for animals during their stay by creating a calm and nurturing environment that catered to individual needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Union Pines High School
Cameron, NC06.2017
Skills
- Dental terminology knowledge
- Patient Record Maintenance
- Dental Material Handling
- Impression Taking Skills
- Sterilization techniques
- Appointment Scheduling
- Patient Education
- OSHA Regulations Knowledge
- Equipment Sterilization
- Team collaboration abilities
- Teeth Cleaning Assistance
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Patient Scheduling
- First Aid Training
- Sanitation protocols
- Dental impressions
- Dental Radiography
- Pediatric dental care
Accomplishments
- Improved patient education by working with dentists to create patient education program covering general dental hygiene and post-surgical care.
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Sandhills Dental Career Center
09.2024 - Current
Kennel Attendant
Moore County Sheriff’s Office Animal Services
07.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Union Pines High School
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