Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant/Receptionist Supervisor
7 Smiles Dental Clinic (Family Business)
Melbourne, Victoria
04.2019 - 10.2024
Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
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