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Zariah Scott

Prince George

Summary

Dedicated and service-minded professional with experience providing excellent patient care in a busy dental office. Knowledgeable in all areas of dental assisting, including dental radiography, charting, instrument sterilization, and infection control. Highly detail-oriented and organized, with a strong focus on patient satisfaction. Committed to maximizing efficiency in the practice.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Virginia Family Dentistry
4710 Puddledock Rd Ste200, Prince George, VA 23875
10.2024 - Current

Hours Per Week- 40

Hourly Pay- 21.00

  • Assisted dental procedures by preparing instruments and ensuring a sterile environment.
  • Educated patients on post-treatment care and oral hygiene practices.
  • Take and record blood pressure and pulse for all patients.
  • Maintained accurate patient records using dental software systems.
  • Operate dental X-ray equipment including Panoramic and CBCT machine.
  • Prepare patients and maintain chairside efficiency.
  • Perform clinical support functions such as obtaining medical histories and charting examinations.
  • Aid in the training of trainee dental assistants.

DENTAL ASSISTANT/ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Ingenesis
Fort Gregg-Adams, VIRGINIA
10.2022 - 08.2024

Hours per week: 40

Hourly pay: 19.00

  • Assisted dentists in providing quality dental care to patients, including taking x-rays, charting teeth, preparing materials, and cleaning instruments.
  • Performed chairside duties such as suctioning, handing instruments and mixing materials.
  • Sterilized and disinfected instruments and treatment rooms.
  • Positive oral/written communication skills, leadership abilities, reliability/dependability, flexibility and ownership/accountability of actions taken.
  • Prepared treatment rooms with appropriate instruments before each appointment.
  • Prepares patient to receive care; and, maintains treatment room a clean and functional condition.
  • Charted patient data and treatment in electronic health records system.
  • Take preliminary impressions for study models, remove sutures, place and remove rubber dams, perio-packs,matrix bands, and wedges.
  • Additional Duties:
  • Made patient reminder calls and followed up on missed appointments.
  • Managed patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations while maintaining confidentiality of all information.
  • Answered phone calls promptly and responded to inquiries regarding appointment scheduling.
  • Scanning, faxing, printing, and preparing documents and Dental records.

DENTAL ASSISTANT

United Smiles
05.2022 - 10.2022

Hours Per week:40

Hourly pay: 16.00

  • Perform inter-oral procedures such as suctioning, handing instruments, mixing materials, and applying topical anesthetics.
  • Maintained a clean work area by sterilizing instruments after each use and disposing of contaminated materials properly.
  • Took digital X-rays and intraoral photographs.
  • Set up dental instruments and supplies in alignment with dentist preferences.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills by greeting patients warmly and responding quickly to their needs.
  • Made patient reminder calls and followed up on missed appointments.
  • Organized dental equipment and supplies to ensure efficient patient care operations.
  • Tracked inventory levels of dental supplies and placed orders when necessary.

Education

Dental Assisting -

Sunrise School of Dental Assisting
Fayetteville, NC
01-2020

High School Diploma - undefined

Prince George High School
Prince George, VA
06-2015

Skills

  • Medical Records Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Dentrix Proficiency/ CDA/Outlook
  • Dental radiography
  • Dental impressions
  • Instrument Sterilization Techniques
  • Customer Service

Certification

  • Basic Life Support
  • Dental Assisting
  • Dental Radiation Safety

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Virginia Family Dentistry
10.2024 - Current

DENTAL ASSISTANT/ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Ingenesis
10.2022 - 08.2024

DENTAL ASSISTANT

United Smiles
05.2022 - 10.2022

High School Diploma - undefined

Prince George High School

Dental Assisting -

Sunrise School of Dental Assisting