Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
References
Hobbies and Interests
Personal Qualities
Timeline
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Nandini Narayanappa

CRANBOURNE NORTH,VIC

Summary

Motivated dental professional with a strong desire to work in a dental clinic, providing exceptional service to patients from diverse backgrounds. Skilled in interpreting and bridging the communication gap between patients and dentists, ensuring their needs are met with utmost care. Excited to utilize education, skills, and past experience to contribute to the growth and advancement of the clinic.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Perio Bayside
11.2020 - 12.2023
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Handled administrative tasks such as billing, insurance claims processing, and appointment confirmation calls to support office operations efficiently.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.

Customer Service

Kalessi Bathroom & Tiles
07.2018 - 03.2020
  • Provided customer service by understanding customer’s interests
  • Managed cash register operations, processing sales and returns
  • Assisting customers over phone for general enquiries
  • Managed current promotions and resolving issues
  • Assisted in strategic planning and displays of merchandise
  • Ordered, received and marked off the order supplies.

Education

Certificate III & IV IN PATHOLOGY -

All health Training

Certificate III in Dental Assisting -

Chisholm Institute
10.2024

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science -

SJCIT (India)
01.2008

References

  • Dr Ross J Bastiaan/Periodontist( Perio Bayside) 0438121336
  • Mr Babu, Director/Owner of Kalessi Bathroom & Tiles, 0430989898

Hobbies and Interests

  • Sports
  • Travelling
  • Reading Books
  • Camping

Personal Qualities

  • Able to deal with conflict and difficult situations
  • Can work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Excellent multitasking skills
  • Enthusiastic in providing care to the elderly and the disabled
  • Prepared for new challenges
  • Eagerness to learn new skills
  • Keen team player as well as able to work independently
  • Hard working, punctual and reliable
  • Computer proficiency

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Perio Bayside
11.2020 - 12.2023

Customer Service

Kalessi Bathroom & Tiles
07.2018 - 03.2020

Certificate III & IV IN PATHOLOGY -

All health Training

Certificate III in Dental Assisting -

Chisholm Institute

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science -

SJCIT (India)
Nandini Narayanappa