Ceiara Simmons
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Charlotte, NC 28217 ********@*****.***
CAREER SUMMARY
Compassionate, dedicated NC State Dental Board Radiology certified Dental Assistant I with DA II education and training. Ability to efficiently
perform four handed dentistry, proficient in pouring, trimming models, retainers, splints and bite blocks. Able to bring 3 years of customer service
experience to a dental career that embraces quick learning abilities and a positive personality with a bright smile and attitude.
EDUCATION
Kaplan College, Charlotte, NC- Dental Assistant Diploma Graduated July 2012
Awards: Dean’s List-4.0 GPA, Honor Roll
Certifications: Radiology, CPR, Blood Borne Pathogens, SPICE
SKILLS &QUALIFICATIONS
• Over one year of dental education, training and experience combined
• 320 Externship hours in specialty and general dental practices
• Dental Software: Eaglesoft, Dentrix, and ScanX digital imaging
• Skillful ability to efficiently and accurately arrange dental instruments and materials for four handed chair side assisting
• Performed intra-oral procedures such as removing dental cement and taking impressions
• Excellent dexterity, reliable, and a team player
• Strong ability to multitask, organized, disciplined and detail orientated
• Extremely productive in a high volume, high stress environment
• Excellent communication skills and high leadership ability
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Charlotte Root Canal Center, Charlotte, NC July 2012-August 2012
Dental Assistant Externship (General)
• Scheduled appointments and verified insurance
• Assisted with root canals, implants, crown placements, and extractions
• Successfully operated digital and manual Panoramic x-ray machines
• Successfully mounted, duplicated, processed, and took X-rays
• Prepared, packaged and successfully sterilized dental instruments to be used on each patient
• Maintained patient comfort before, during, and after each procedure
• Educated patients on proper hygiene habits
• Taking inbound calls setting up appointments and referring to other specialist.
Ballantyne Pediatric Dentistry, Charlotte, NC June 2012- July 2012
Dental Assistant Externship (Specialty)
• Successfully operated digital and manual Panoramic x-ray machines
• Successfully mounted, duplicated, processed, and took X-rays
• Prepared, packaged and successfully sterilized dental instruments to be used on each patient
• Maintained patient comfort before, during, and after each procedure
• Educated patients on proper hygiene
• Pulled and filed patients charts
• Taking inbound calls setting up appointments and referring to other specialist.
Corestaff (Shutterfly), Charlotte, NC October 2011-present
Customer Service Lead
• Support a team of about of 30 agents.
• Assisting customers over phone and emails on orders processing imaging and prints, billing, making manifest dealing with Ups, Fedex.
• Technical support for data imaging and other various programs.
• Web and technical pc programs.
• Proficient skills in Windows XP/7/Vista and Beta. Photo shop, Illustrator, excels and word troubleshooting a plus
Cookout, Charlotte, NC September 2009-June 2010
Cashier
• Greeted customers in a professional and friendly manner
• Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change
• Processed food returns
• Received payment via cash, credit cards, or automatic debits
Mona’s Kitchen, Rock Hill, SC July 2006-June 2007
Cashier
• Greeted customers entering establishment
• Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change
• Processed food returns
• Received payment via cash, credit cards, or automatic debits