Amber M. Akridge

***** ******* ****,

Dale City, VA 22193

703-***-****

acr0ly@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY & OBJECTIVE:

Highly motivated and versatile individual with community service, administrative, and mentorship experience. As a result of my overall years of accomplishments and fulfillment, I strive to seek a challenging position, within a company, which will benefit from my perseverance, dedication, hardworking and trustworthy character, as well as, my strong and continued willingness to learn and grow.

EDUCATION & SPECIALIZED TRAINING:

Everest College, Woodbridge, VA, 2012-2013

Dental Assistant Program

Certifications:

CPR and First Aid American Heart Association 2013

OSHA Certification – Everest College 2012

HIPAA Certification – Everest College 2012

NOVA X-Ray Certification

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

Dental

• OSHA Regulations

• Dental Office Safety

• Patient Communication

• Chairside Assisting

• Anatomy of the Head and Teeth

• Instrument Sterilization

• Orthodontics and Braces

• Film Processing

• Fluoride Treatment

• Dental Terminology

• Dental Diseases and Infection Control

• Dental Health and Nutrition

Administrative

• MS Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)

• Proficient in Typing & Data Entry

• Coping and Distributing Files

• Facsimile, Copiers, Printers & Scanners

Answering Calls, Scheduling Appointments, and Taking Messages

Greeting Clients and Customer Satisfaction

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Reflection Dental, Manassas, VA 05/2013- 07/2013

Dental Assistant (200 Hour Externship)

Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist during dental procedures.

Record treatment information in patient records.

Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.

Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.

Assist dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.

1st Choice Tax Service (Seasonal Employment) 01/2011-04/2014

Receptionist

Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen, or forward calls, providing information, taking messages, or scheduling appointments.

Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations.

Schedule appointments and maintain and update appointment calendars.

Hear and resolve complaints from customers or the public.

File and maintain records

Dale City Community Service Corporation (Yearly Employment) 09/2011-Present

Teacher (Before Care, Pre-Kindergarten K-3)

Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order.

Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.

Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.

Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

Read books to entire classes or to small groups.

References Available Upon Request

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