Dental Assistant Mental Health
Resume:
Samantha Brugger
Smithland, KY ****
************@*****.***
Work Experience
Dental Assist
September 2020 to Present
(2 Years, 9 Months)
Remote dental assist for nursing home residents
I assist the dentist in all aspects of treatment & in clinical notes.
Set up & breakdown of clinic area at each facility.
Mentor
The Ladies Lighthouse-Mayfield, KY
July 2021 to December 2021
I was a 1 on 1 peer mentor & group leader for the residents & their children that came to the shelter. I would work 1 on 1 with 3 to 5 clients at a time, we would discuss their daily actives, positives & negatives they were experiencing, create budgets, goals, & aftercare plans ect. I would meet with caseworkers weekly to discuss the clients progress & any issues they may have.
I led 2 groups weekly discussing life skills.
Dental Assistant
Freeman Dental-Paducah, KY
July 2015 to August 2020
(5 Years, 2 Months)
Assisted dentist in all aspects of treatment. Placed restorations and made temporary crowns, Took Xrays & completed pt charts
Dental Assistant
White & White Family Dental-Paducah, KY
November 2010 to July 2015
(4 Years, 8 Months)
Assisted dentist & hygienist with X-rays & treatment
Customer Service/Office Attendant
Henning Rental-Paducah, KY
October 2000 to March 2010
(9 Years, 5 Months)
Answer incoming calls regarding rentals, pricing, availability. Handled complaints & praises from customers . Handled invoicing & scheduling rentals & appointments.
Volunteering & Causes
The Ladies Lighthouse (Peer Monitor)
Jun '20 - Dec '22
Volunteered weekly at shelter providing a life skills groups & 1 on 1 mentoring with select clients
Education
Diploma in Mental Health
Allison - Remote
November 2022 to November 2022
College Certificate in Mental Health
Ohio Northern University - Northern Ky October 2022 to November 2022 college in Dental Assisting
University of Kentucky - Lexington, KY May 2013 to May 2013
Skills
•Dental Assisting
•Dentrix
•Mentoring
•Chairside Assisting
•Expanded functions
•Hospitality
•Medical imaging
•Customer service
•Caregiving
•Working with people with developmental disabilities
•Care plans
•Behavioral health
•Communication skills
•Social work
•Addiction counseling
•Computer skills
•Live chat
•Microsoft Office
•Mental health counseling
•Experience with children
•Behavioral therapy
•Google Docs
•Typing
•Team management
•Leadership
•Patient care
•HIPAA
•Infection control
•Dental terminology
•English
•Dental office experience
•Documentation review
•Vital signs
•Medical records
Certifications and Licenses
AED Certification
CPR Certification
Nitrous Oxide Certification
Radiation Health & Safety Certification
Registered Dental Assistant
Driver's License
BLS Certification
Certified Recovery Specialist
Coronal Polish Certificate EDDA Certification
mental health tech
December 2022 to Present
Counseling Certification
Peer support specialist
November 2022 to October 2024
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