Shelly Bocchimuzzo
Buford,GA
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Kwon Pediatric Dentistry
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings and impressions.
- Contributed to office organization by maintaining accurate patient records and updating files regularly.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Collaborated with the dental team to develop customized treatment plans for individual patients.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
- 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.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels.
Dental Assistant
Vital Smiles
09.2020 - 04.2023
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing gentle and thorough dental cleanings.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
Security Officer
Ramco Security
01.2018 - 09.2020
- Evaluated the effectiveness of existing security measures by conducting regular audits on systems, processes, and incident reports to identify areas for improvement.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Developed strong relationships with local community members to foster trust between the organization''s security team and its neighbors.
- Conducted training sessions for new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols.
- Managed access control systems efficiently, ensuring accurate records of employee badges for restricted areas were maintained at all times.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Placed necessary outgoing calls to verify alarms, dispatch proper authorities and notify proper parties.
Sales Associate
JCPenney
09.2014 - 12.2017
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
- Utilized cross-selling techniques to introduce customers to complementary products, increasing average transaction size.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA06.2029
High School Diploma -
Plantation High School
Plantation, FL06.2016
Skills
- Crime prevention methods
- Security procedures knowledge
- Incident Reporting
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- Proficient in DENTICON
- Relationship Building
- Restorative procedures
- Sanitation protocols
- Restorative Dentistry
- Sterilization techniques
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Kwon Pediatric Dentistry
04.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Vital Smiles
09.2020 - 04.2023
Security Officer
Ramco Security
01.2018 - 09.2020
Sales Associate
JCPenney
09.2014 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
Georgia State University
High School Diploma -
Plantation High School
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