Dental Assistant Office Manager
Resume:
Vashti Thomas
Olive Branch, MS *****
**********@*****.***
I am a motivated Dental Assistant seeking dental jobs to allow me to utilize and enhance my current hands on dental knowledge & skills to become an even more successful Dental Assistant. Work Experience
Lead EFDA
Urgent Dental Center & Family Dentistry - Terre Haute, IN December 2023 to Present
1. As the lead in this company, all comments, attitudes, actions, and behaviors have a direct effect on the Clinic and perception of quality service. Interaction with patients, providers, co-workers, supervisors, etc. must be in a manner that is friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative, and professional. This behavior should promote an atmosphere of teamwork that is congruent with UDC’s standards and guidelines to promote positive relations.
2. Provide chair-side assistance during clinical treatments, alginate impressions, fabricated and cemented temporary crowns and bridges, and dental x-rays. 3. I create the work schedule & ensure that there is proper coverage to that schedule. 4. Training of new Dental Assistants in conjunction with Office Manager 5. Scheduling, treatment planning, collections, billing, insurance and office management. 6. Ordering dental office supplies and maintaining inventory. 7. Establishing and upholding infection control protocols. 8. As the lead assistant I also serves as the key communicator between the dentist or practice administrator and the dental assisting staff. I answer any and all questions, address concerns, provide input on the team’s performance, and help ensure the dental assistants understand and meet our company’s required expectations.
9. Mentoring dental assistants.
10. Confirming patients.
11. Aftercare calls.
12. Keeping the office clean and presentable .
Registered Dental Assistant Externship
DOVE FAMILY DENTISTRY - Memphis, TN
February 2023 to April 2023
1. Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety. 2. Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery. 3. Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review. 4. Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures. Cashier
Zaxby's - Horn Lake, MS
October 2021 to January 2022
1. Operated cash register for cash, check and credit transactions with excellent accuracy level. 2. Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs. 3. Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join rewards programs. 4. Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes. 5. Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns. 6. Collected and authorized payments of guests.
Courtesy Clerk
Dierberg's Markets - Brentwood, MO
September 2019 to March 2020
1. Bagged customer items efficiently using proper techniques to protect delicate items and separate different groups of merchandise.
2. Returned unwanted items to correct store locations and restocked shelves. 3. Addressed customer needs for price checks and merchandise retrieval from upper shelves or stockroom.
4. Assisted customers with large purchases by carrying items to vehicles. 5. Helped customers take merchandise out of store and loaded items into vehicles. 6. Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes. Education
High school diploma
Horn Lake High School - Horn Lake, MS
October 2021 to May 2023
Certificate in Dental Assisting
Delta Technical College - Horn Lake, MS
August 2022 to April 2023
Skills
• Chairside Assisting
• Dental Assisting
• Front Desk
• Dental Receptionist
• Office Management
• Sales
• Dental Radiography
• Equipment sterilization
• Dental office experience
• Infection Control Proficiency
• Strong communication skills
• Composite/Amalgam
• Crown/Bridge Restoration
• Oral Surgery
• Fabrication of Provisional Bleaching Tray
• Impressions and Study Models
• Temporary Crowns
• Cash handling
• Hospitality
• Organizational skills
• Cleaning
• CPR
• Leadership
• Infection Control Training
• Anatomy Knowledge
• Retail Sales
Certifications and Licenses
CPR Certification
Radiology Permit Holder
ADAA (American Dental Assistant Association)
Registered Dental Assistant
Coronal Polish Certificate
Nitrous Oxide Certification
Sealant Certification
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