Tamra Mann
Dental Assistant
Woonsocket,SD
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
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Horizon Healthcare Inc.
10.2020 - 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.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.
- Assisted dental students during internships.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 10+ procedures daily.
Wait Staff Member
S&M Logistics
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Observed safety and loss prevention procedures to adhere to universal precautions and infection control guidelines.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Set up dining room to promote welcoming environment and meet or exceed hospitality and service standards.
- Practiced safe, sanitary food handling for preparation and service to maximize pleasant dining experience.
- Explained menu items and preparation methods to provide high level of customer service and promote dining atmosphere.
- Assisted in food preparation as directed while following instructions to meet specific dietary needs.
- Noted special patron requests and followed up with kitchen to confirm delivery.
Cashier
Skeeters Bar And Grill LLC
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
Education
Program Completion - Dental Assisting
05.2023
- Relevant Coursework: Dental Assisting Essentials ; Professionalism in Allied Health ; Infection Control in Dental Healthcare Settings ; Dental Anatomy, Morphology, and Physiology ; Radiation Health and Safety in Dentistry
- Preparation for RDA certification exam through AMT.
No Degree - Surgical Technology
05.2018
- Relevant Coursework: Surgical Asepsis ; Patient Care Techniques ; Social Sciences ; Health Care/Human Relations ; Microbiology ; Pharmacology ; Clinical Practice ; Healthcare Leadership
No Degree - General Studies
05.2017
- Relevant Coursework: Medical Terminology ; Anatomy and Physiology
- Professional Development: Psychology ; Speech
High School Diploma -
05.2016
- Graduated with 4.0 GPA
- Extracurricular Activities: Academic Fest ; Debate ; Gymnastics ; Cheerleading ; Music ; All State Choir
- Awarded: Spirit of Six Cheerleading Award ; 4 Year Completion of All State Choir
- American Legion Auxiliary Member
Skills
- Office Management
- Medical Records Management
- Restorative Procedures
- Dental Impressions
- Team Collaboration
- Oral Surgery
- Taking X-Rays
- Infection Control Proficiency
- Four-Handed Procedures
- Trained in iTero Intraoral Scanning
- Dentrix Proficiency
- Restorative Dentistry
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
Certification
- Licensed Dental Radiographer - 2 years (State of South Dakota)
- Certified in BLS, (CPR and AED) - Renewed 2023
- Completed Stop the Bleed Training
Timeline
Dental Assistant - Horizon Healthcare Inc.
10.2020 - Current
Wait Staff Member - S&M Logistics
08.2019 - 08.2020
Cashier - Skeeters Bar And Grill LLC
05.2017 - 08.2017
MedCerts - Program Completion, Dental Assisting
Southeast Technical Institute - No Degree, Surgical Technology
Lake Area Technical Institute - No Degree, General Studies
Sanborn Central High School - High School Diploma,
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