Annarose Cowley
Mount Sheridan, Cairns,QLD
Summary
Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting, and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
The Dentist Cairns Dental Group
01.2024 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 8 procedures daily.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Crew Team Member
KFC
11.2020 - Current
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
- Cleared trays and removed trash from tables before sanitizing surfaces.
- Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
Education
High School Diploma -
Trinity Bay State High School
Manunda, QLD11.2023
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Sterilization techniques
- Appointment Scheduling
- X-Ray Processing
- Professionalism and Etiquette
- Dental staff assistance
- Equipment Sterilization
- Treatment room setup
Additional Information
Referees:
Contact Name: Karlie
Position: Practice Manager
Company: The Dentist - Mulgrave
Contact Mobile: 0400 776 379
Contact Name: Emma
Position: Restaurant Duty Manager
Company: KFC Edmonton
Contact Mobile: 0456 856 279
Timeline
Dental Assistant
The Dentist Cairns Dental Group
01.2024 - Current
Crew Team Member
KFC
11.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Trinity Bay State High School
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