Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Sophie Brooks

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Skilled Dental Assistant with over 5 years, with proven expertise and training necessary to assist with various dental chairside procedures and front office administrative duties. Renowned for exceptional communication skills and a commitment to patient care. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients. Hardworking, reliable, organised and an energetic person with a resilient nature, and a collaborative worker who brings much enthusiasm and integrity to the workplace. Honest and flexible candidate with a great sense of humor that seeks new challenges to increase personal and professional development. Willingness to learn and take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant/Receptionist Administrator

Paddington Dentistry
06.2024 - Current
  • Cleaned and sanitised dental tools and equipment, 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.
  • Sanitised trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Successfully assisted dentists by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Performed chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, general and major oral surgery's.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers. Taking Eftpos/ HICAPS payments.
  • Informing patients of procedures and policies
  • Updated office policies and procedures manual, ensuring compliance and up-to-date guidelines.
  • Ensured welcoming environment for visitors, contributing to positive first impressions.
  • Resolved issues/ questions through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.

Dental Assistant

Waterloo Dental
02.2020 - Current
  • Cleaned and sanitised dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Performed chair-side duties for general dentistry, restorative, endo procedures, general and major oral surgery's.
  • Maintained dental supply by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing orders for supplies.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Sterilised rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 10+ procedures daily.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Assisted dentists by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers. Taking Eftpos/ HICAPS payments.

Dental Assistant

National Dental Care
03.2023 - 06.2024

• Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.

• Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilised instruments.

• Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgeries

• Scheduling appointments for new and existing customers. Taking Eftpos/ HICAPS payments, answering phones.

• Maintained dental supply by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing orders for supplies for 5 operating treatment rooms per day.

• Cleaned and Sterilised instruments and equipment for 5 operating treatment rooms per day.

• Excels at working in a team environment.

Bar/Gaming Attendant

Burwood RSL
01.2020 - 02.2021
  • Sold food and beverages to players and professionally mediated gaming disputes to maintain high customer satisfaction.
  • Served Beverages / food tray service to all customers.
  • Built excellent relationships with guests to achieve repeat business.
  • Excels at working in team environment.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers.
  • General cleaning duties.

Animal Care Attendant

Sydney Animal Hospital
02.2019 - 01.2020
  • Observed animals and conducted examinations to identify signs of injury, illness or disease.
  • Admitted patient, conducted pre-operational and post operational care.
  • Answered phone calls / Scheduled patient appointments.
  • Kept cages, kennels, play yards and grooming areas neat and sanitized.
  • Prepared instruments, assisted in procedures such as tooth extractions, used autoclave for instruments.

Bar/Gaming Attendant

Websters Bar Newtown
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Sold food and made beverages such as (cocktails).
  • Ability to work under pressure at a fast pace to maintain high customer satisfaction.
  • Cleaned and inspected food preparation areas for safe and sanitary practices.
  • Built excellent relationships with guests to achieve repeat business.
  • Excels at working in a team environment.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers.

Bar/Gaming Attendant

Bath Arms Hotel
07.2017 - 12.2018
  • Performed cash handling duties, provided change and balanced money at end of shift.
  • Welcomed and greeted customers and provided excellent customer service
  • Maintained clean and safe work environment
  • Sold food and beverages to customers.
  • Answered phone calls / made bookings.
  • Operated gaming equipment, inspected cards and monitored play.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face orthrough phone conversations.
  • General cleaning duties.

Education

High School Diploma -

Southern Cross Vocational College
Burwood
2016

High School Diploma -

Bethlehem College
Ashfield
2015

Skills

  • Patient Schedule Management
  • Medical Records Management
  • Patient Care Standards
  • Patient charting
  • General dentistry, Restorative and Endo procedures
  • Four-Handed Procedures
  • Surgical Extractions, implants, grafting assistance
  • Disinfection and sterilisation techniques
  • Postoperative Care Instructions
  • Impression taking, make retainers

Certification

  • TAFE NSW | Randwick
    Certificate III in Dental Assisting 2021
  • CPR and First Aid Certificate 2024

References

Mena Shehata:  Dentist Waterloo Dental 0430 118 822

Michelle Baldwin: 0406 235 007

Natalie: Practice Manager National Dental Care Byron Bay 0408 999 382

Timeline

Dental Assistant/Receptionist Administrator

Paddington Dentistry
06.2024 - Current

Dental Assistant

National Dental Care
03.2023 - 06.2024

Dental Assistant

Waterloo Dental
02.2020 - Current

Bar/Gaming Attendant

Burwood RSL
01.2020 - 02.2021

Animal Care Attendant

Sydney Animal Hospital
02.2019 - 01.2020

Bar/Gaming Attendant

Websters Bar Newtown
01.2019 - 01.2020

Bar/Gaming Attendant

Bath Arms Hotel
07.2017 - 12.2018

High School Diploma -

Southern Cross Vocational College

High School Diploma -

Bethlehem College
Sophie Brooks