Ella Petrassi
Floraville,NSW
Summary
I am a talented Dental Assistant with 2 and a half years of experience working with dental clinicians to treat patients. I have skills of assisting dental hygienists and orthodontists, sterilisation, building patient rapport, admin duties and maintaining clean and sterile environments. I also have prior customer service skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Newcastle Orthodontics
01.2022 - 07.2024
- Sanitised dental tools and equipment, cleaned 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.
- Assisted the clinicians chairside by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Took alginate impressions.
- Made clear plastic retainers.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented appointment notes, and pulled up records from prior visits for clinicians to view.
- Admin responsibilities such as scheduling appointments, receiving payments, making/ receiving phone calls.
- Took digital intraoral scans using a Medit Itero scanner.
- Ran Dental Monitoring for patients.
- Taking and editing extraoral and intraoral photos for patients files.
- Ordering stock for the practice.
- Cleaning the practice.
Ice Cream Server
Cold Rock
12.2018 - 12.2021
- Greeted incoming customers and provided reliable, friendly customer service.
- Managed long lines of customers during peak times while maintaining professionalism under pressure.
- Prepared ice cream orders quickly while adhering to proper food safety guidelines.
- Handled money transactions accurately
- Kept tidy and organized area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Trained new hires on company procedures and best practices, ensuring seamless integration into the team.
- Inspected stocks to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
Shop Assistant
Henny Penny
04.2018 - 02.2019
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Collaborated with other kitchen staff members to ensure smooth workflow during peak dining hours.
- Performed general cleaning by sweeping and mopping floors, and emptying trash.
- Packed customer orders
Education
Certificate IV - Dental Assisting
TAFE NSW
Digital12.2023
Certificate III - Dental Assisting
TAFE NSW
Digital12.2022
HSC -
Newcastle High School
Hamilton, NSW12.2021
Skills
- Equipment Sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Appointment Scheduling
- Dental terminology knowledge
- Oral hygiene education
- Orthodontic Procedure Support
- Customer Service
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Newcastle Orthodontics
01.2022 - 07.2024
Ice Cream Server
Cold Rock
12.2018 - 12.2021
Shop Assistant
Henny Penny
04.2018 - 02.2019
Certificate IV - Dental Assisting
TAFE NSW
Certificate III - Dental Assisting
TAFE NSW
HSC -
Newcastle High School
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