LYNN CARUSO
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OBJECTIVE
Dental Assistant/Receptionist for the past thirty-six years. Looking to bring my experience and work with a caring and compassionate team.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
My major strengths are organization and detail, as well as commitment to cooperative teamwork. I am motivated to learn and grow and am very responsible. I exercise exceptional judgement. I am also adept at resolving day-to-day operational problems and maintaining efficient workflow. Can work independently and performs well under pressure.
EXPERIENCE
DENTAL ASSISTANT/ DR. GUNTHER GOLDSMITH
MAY 2007 TO JANUARY 2017
Assisted dentist (four handed dentistry) with the practice of dentistry. Provided chair side assistance throughout procedures. Recognized, prepared and utilized materials for each dental treatment. Mixed cements and poured models. Prepared instruments by cleaning, disinfecting, packing and sterilizing per infection control guidelines. Monitored efficiency of procedures by performing spore testing. Took, developed and mount x-rays. Prepared dental records noted and made daily entries of treatment. Scheduled appointments and maintained recall system. Compiled and maintained inventory of dental supplies as well as ordered supplies. Interacted with both adult and children patients using a calm and relaxed manner.
CASHIER/CUSTOMER SERVICE/STEWARTS SHOPS
JULY 2014 TO FEBRUARY 2016
Cashier/Customer Service. Stocked shelves, waited on customers.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER/RONDOUT VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL
2006
I was a teacher’s aide substitute, hall and cafeteria monitor.
DENTAL ASSISTANT & ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT PROFFESSIONAL/NYS/OMH MIDDLETOWN PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
JUNE 1988 TO NOVEMBER 2006
Assisted Dentist and provided administrative and clerical support in both Dental and Nutritional Service’s office.
EDUCATION
ELLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL/ ELLENVILLE NY
SEPTEMBER 1976 TO JUNE 1979
DIPLOMA
ULSTER COUNTY BOCES/ PORT EWEN NY
SEPTEMBER 1978 TO JUNE 1979
CERTIFICATION IN DENTAL ASSISTING
ULSTER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE/STONE RIDGE NY
AUGUST 1979 TO MAY 1981
REFERENCES
SUE KREEGER/OFFICE MANAGER/DR. GOLDSMITH
GLORIA WEINER/ OWNER /TERRACE HILL ASSOCIATES
SHARON LEFBERG/DENTAL HYGIENIST/DR. GOLDSMITH