Shamonee Barnett
Freeport,NY
Summary
Motivated and compassionate Dental Assistant with vast experience serving as an excellent support during dental exams and procedures. Strongly driven with five years experience in providing efficient and competent service in a busy dental office. Able to handle all necessary dental assistant duties without supervision. Provide superb customer service, ensure patient retention and loyalty. Committed to fostering a relaxed and comfortable environment in which patients feel welcomed, accepted, and confident in the care that patients are receiving.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Tend
03.2021 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate dental assistance during various procedures.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling for better time management and increased daily patient capacity.
- Maintained strict sterilization protocols, ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for patients and staff.
- Coordinated team schedules to maximize productivity while maintaining a positive work-life balance for staff members.
- Trained new dental assistants, providing guidance on best practices and ensuring high-quality patient care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, easing anxieties through clear communication about their treatments.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Collaborated with dentists to develop comprehensive treatment plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 30-50 procedures daily.
- Conducted comprehensive interviews to assess candidate skills, qualifications, and cultural fit within the organization.
- Worked closely with HR teams to ensure seamless onboarding processes for new hires, setting them up for success from day one.
Dental Assistant
Gental Dental
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Assisted the General, periodontist and prosthodontist doctor during a variety of treatment procedures
- Performed various office tasks as necessary to ensure a smooth running in a high volume office
- Carefully set up and broke down the operatory post treatment
- Managed infection control by preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment in an efficient manner
- Provided patients with accurate instructions for oral care following dental procedures
- Proficient in Invisalign and in studio impression
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 16-24 procedures daily.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
Dental Assistant
Nassau University Medical Center
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Experience with Four Handed Dentistry
- Ability to take Digital X-Rays
- Experience with Dentrix
- Ability to Pour Models
- Prepare Treatment Rooms
- Ability to Sterilize & Restock Instruments
- Ability to schedule appointment
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 10 procedures daily.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling for increased efficiency and reduced wait times.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
Dental Assistant
AVF Dental
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Greeted and seated patients in a timely manner
- Set up trays according to patient needs and plans
- Assisted the Dentist using 4-handed dentistry
- Discussed treatment plans with patients and answered any questions appropriately
- Performed x-rays as needed
- Packaged and sterilized instruments.
Education
Dental Assisting -
Barry Tech Boces
Old Westbury, NY06.2018
High School Diploma -
Freeport High School
Freeport, NY06.2018
Skills
- Dentrix
- Leadership Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Ability to Multitask
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Knowledge of Dental and Medical Terminology
- 4-Handed Dentistry
- Record Keeping
- Panoramic images
- Itero / CADCAM
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant, New York, 06/2019
- CPR Certification, Westbury, 06/2018, Present
Languages
English
References
- Dr. Kravets, (718)789-2400
- Mrs.Goldberg, (516)662-6800
Timeline
Lead Registered Dental Assistant
Tend
03.2021 - Current
Dental Assistant
Gental Dental
03.2019 - 03.2021
Dental Assistant
AVF Dental
10.2018 - 01.2019
Dental Assistant
Nassau University Medical Center
03.2018 - 03.2019
Dental Assisting -
Barry Tech Boces
High School Diploma -
Freeport High School
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