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Taylor Sardina

Chatsworth,GA
Taylor Sardina

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Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

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Work History

Dalton Endodontics
Dalton, GA

Endodontic Dental Assistant
11.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Provided chair-side assistance to the endodontist during root canal treatments.
  • Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.
  • Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
  • Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
  • Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
  • Reviewed patient health histories prior to beginning any procedure or treatment plan.
  • Organized patient charts prior to appointments to ensure efficiency during treatment sessions.
  • Assisted in taking digital x-rays and intraoral images using specialized imaging equipment.
  • Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
  • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care including medical history, diagnostic images, prescriptions and treatment plans.
  • Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
  • Briefed patients on dental procedures and payment plans to help make informed decisions.
  • Ensured that all necessary supplies were available for each procedure.
  • Prepared trays with appropriate instruments for various dental procedures.
  • Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
  • Exposed dental diagnostic x-rays.

Hixson Smiles
Hixson, TN

Dental Assistant
09.2019 - 11.2019

Job overview

  • Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
  • Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
  • Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
  • Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
  • Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
  • Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
  • Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.

Hurricane Creek Dental
Chattanooga, TN

Dental Assistant Extern
03.2019 - 06.2019

Job overview

  • Provided post-operative instructions to patients.
  • Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
  • Operated suction devices during procedures to keep the mouth clear of saliva or debris.
  • Assisted dentist during dental procedures such as fillings, extractions and root canals.
  • Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
  • Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
  • Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
  • Gathered and documented patient medical and dental histories and vital signs.
  • Performed basic office duties such as filing paperwork, answering phones and scheduling appointments.
  • Kept track of treatment information in patient records.
  • Updated patient medical histories prior to each appointment.
  • Took impressions of teeth for crowns or bridges.
  • Prepared and sterilized instruments for use in dental treatments.
  • Assisted with laboratory work such as making temporary crowns or whitening trays.
  • Organized materials needed for each procedure according to the dentist's specifications.
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
  • Exposed diagnostic dental x-rays to analyze teeth condition.

Whitfield County Board of Commissioners
Dalton, GA

Human Resources Assistant
03.2014 - 08.2017

Job overview

  • Scheduled appointments, meetings and conferences with employees to discuss and mitigate personnel issues.
  • Processed, verified and maintained personnel-related documentation.
  • Filed documents, delivered mail and performed bookkeeping to facilitate office operations of HR department.
  • Responded to inquiries from current or prospective employees regarding human resources policies or procedures.
  • Searched employee files to obtain information for authorized persons and organizations.
  • Created, organized and maintained employee personnel files to keep sensitive data secure.
  • Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and efficiently.
  • Troubleshot office equipment, computer hardware and software.
  • Answered incoming calls in a professional manner and directed callers to the appropriate personnel.
  • Assisted with special projects as needed by researching information on the internet or through other sources.
  • Maintained and updated filing, inventory and database systems, manually or using computer.
  • Greeted visitors, determined their needs and directed them to the appropriate personnel.
  • Dispersed incoming mail to correct recipients throughout office.

K-Mart Department Store
Dalton, GA

Service Desk Associate
05.2012 - 07.2016

Job overview

  • Promoted loyalty by signing customers up for rewards program and encouraged repeat stays through exceptional service.
  • Conferred with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about products or services and take orders.
  • Presented existing and prospective customers with valuable service or product information to aid in decision-making.
  • Assisted customers with price checks, lifting heavy items and addressing other inquiries.
  • Handled payment processing and provided customers with receipts and proper bills and change.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
  • Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
  • Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
  • Scanned items and checked pricing on cash register for accuracy.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
  • Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.
  • Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.

Whitfield County Tax Assessor's Office
Dalton, GA

Office Assistant
06.2011 - 03.2014

Job overview

  • Identified issues and utilized emotional intelligence and diplomatic communication to defuse.
  • Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and efficiently.
  • Troubleshot office equipment, computer hardware and software issues.
  • Answered phone calls and welcomed visitors to office.
  • Assisted with special projects as needed by researching information on the internet or through other sources.
  • Maintained and updated filing, inventory and database systems, manually or using computer.
  • Greeted visitors, determined their needs and directed them to the appropriate personnel.
  • Communicated with customers, employees and vendors to answer questions and address complaints.
  • Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents to improve organizational workflow.
  • Dispersed incoming mail to correct recipients throughout office.
  • Compiled data from a variety of sources, such as deeds, surveys, maps, and public records.
  • Reviewed tax records and documents to determine the value of taxable property.
  • Discussed and explained various tax forms with taxpayers.
  • Documented all activities related to property appraisals for taxation purposes.
  • Answered questions from taxpayers and assisted individuals with completing tax forms.
  • Assisted in resolving taxpayer inquiries related to their assessment notices.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.

Education

Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN

Certificate from Dental Assisting
06-2019

Skills

  • Instrument Sterilization
  • Patient Counseling
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Inventory Management
  • Customer Service
  • Autoclave Operation
  • Payment Collections
  • Treatment Room Preparation
  • Dental Radiography
  • Scheduling
  • Data Collection
  • Administrative Support
  • Filing
  • Prioritization
  • Problem-Solving Abilities
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Retail Sales Customer Service

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Endodontic Dental Assistant

Dalton Endodontics
11.2019 - Current

Dental Assistant

Hixson Smiles
09.2019 - 11.2019

Dental Assistant Extern

Hurricane Creek Dental
03.2019 - 06.2019

Human Resources Assistant

Whitfield County Board of Commissioners
03.2014 - 08.2017

Service Desk Associate

K-Mart Department Store
05.2012 - 07.2016

Office Assistant

Whitfield County Tax Assessor's Office
06.2011 - 03.2014

Chattanooga State Community College

Certificate from Dental Assisting

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