Suzann Slater
Henrico ,VA
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant with proven expertise in equipment sterilization and patient education, honed at Children’s Dentistry. Excelled in team collaboration, enhancing dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction. Skilled in digital X-ray proficiency, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images. Achieved optimal patient care through effective chairside assistance and adherence to HIPAA compliance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Children’s Dentistry
Richmond, VA
06.2000 - 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.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Softdent / Curve Hero / Scan-X experienced
Courtesy Clerk
Ukrops Supermarkets
Richmond, VA
04.1999 - 08.2004
- Bagged customer items efficiently using proper techniques to protect delicate items and separate different groups of merchandise.
- Maintained cleanliness of store premises, resulting in an inviting shopping environment for customers.
- Helped customers take merchandise out of store and loaded items into vehicles.
- Helped maintain a positive store image by keeping entranceways clean, clear, and welcoming for customers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient bagging and carryout services.
- Improved customer experience by offering assistance with locating products throughout the store when needed.
- Assisted customers with large purchases by carrying items to vehicles.
- Returned unwanted items to correct store locations and restocked shelves.
Education
Associates - Nursing
J Sargeant Reynolds
Richmond, VA05.2006
Diploma -
Highland Springs High School
Highland Springs, VA06.2003
Skills
OR Sedation Assistant
General Anesthesia Assistant
Digital X-Ray Proficiency
Equipment Sterilization
HIPAA Compliance Understanding
Team Collaboration
Certification
CPR Certified
Dental Radiograph Certification
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Children’s Dentistry
06.2000 - Current
Courtesy Clerk
Ukrops Supermarkets
04.1999 - 08.2004
Associates - Nursing
J Sargeant Reynolds
Diploma -
Highland Springs High School