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Sarina Dockett

New Carrollton,MD

Summary

Highly motivated, team oriented Dental Assistant with attention to detail and a great dedication to providing excellent service and interested in opportunities to apply extensive communication and service skills. Has work experience in an administrative environment. Able to efficiently and quickly manage clients, organize papers, answer calls and schedule appointments. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Dental Assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Endodontics of Maryland
07.2024 - Current
  • 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.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • 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 dentist review.

Front Desk Receptionist

Pediatric And Adolescent Care Of Silver Spring
10.2021 - 07.2024

● Greeted patients and while verifying file changes, i.e, address changes, insurance, billed parties and all paperwork required for changes.

● Scheduled upcoming appointments and others.

● Checked roughly 100 or more patients in and out for appointments.

● Collected payments for visits and any balances on the account.

● Verified patients eligibility with insurance agencies.

● Courteously verified appointment times with patients.

● Communicated between nurses, medical assistants and physicians.

● Maintained a clean reception area, including lounge and associated areas.

● Used computer, communication, organization skills and the ability to multitask.

● Used compassion, quick thinking, strategy and people skills.

Dental Assistant Student

Howard Community College
04.2024 - 06.2024
  • Proficient in understanding dental terminology and anatomy.
  • Proficient in implementing effective sterilization and disinfection protocols for dental instruments.
  • Successfully operated autoclave equipment
  • Prepared and cleaned treatment rooms.
  • Familiar with X-ray and Radiology techniques
  • Practiced chair side assistance
  • Performed cleaning of the autoclave equipment.

Lead Teacher

The Primron
04.2021 - 10.2021

● Created lesson plans, class work and homework.

● Increased students academic performance using diversifying teaching techniques.

● Maintained a secure and disciplined classroom to provide a positive learning environment.

● Organized activities to promote physical, mental, and social development of each child.

● Mentored other educators by delivering insight, positive feedback and constructive criticism.

● Opening and closing of the classroom.

● Using positive incentives to help motivate learning.

Hostess/ Server

The Canopy Hotel
10.2019 - 04.2021

● Answered customers' questions about hours, seating, current wait time and other information.

● Assisted kitchen staff with food counts by determining the number of items required for complete service.

● Delivered outstanding service and support from initial interaction to final departure, maintaining loyal clientele.

● Maintained knowledge of menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.

● Supported management by resolving customer service and food-related issues to maintain guest satisfaction.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assisting

Howard Community College
Columbia, MD
06.2024

Some College (No Degree) - Clinical Psychology

Prince George's Community College
Largo, MD
06.2019

High School Diploma -

Laurel High School
Laurel, MD
06.2016

Skills

  • Observant / attention to detail
  • Quick learner
  • Problem resolution
  • Compassionate professional
  • Friendly customer service
  • Organization
  • Detail oriented
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Treatment room preparation
  • Knowledge of Sterilization of instruments
  • Autoclave operation
  • Patient flow management
  • Disinfection and sterilization
  • Appointment scheduling

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Endodontics of Maryland
07.2024 - Current

Dental Assistant Student

Howard Community College
04.2024 - 06.2024

Front Desk Receptionist

Pediatric And Adolescent Care Of Silver Spring
10.2021 - 07.2024

Lead Teacher

The Primron
04.2021 - 10.2021

Hostess/ Server

The Canopy Hotel
10.2019 - 04.2021

Some College (No Degree) - Dental Assisting

Howard Community College

Some College (No Degree) - Clinical Psychology

Prince George's Community College

High School Diploma -

Laurel High School
Sarina Dockett