Taylor Meneghel
Queanbeyan,NSW
Summary
Organised and dedicated Administrative Assistant/dental assistant with 5 years of success in building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, complex tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively independently or in a team environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant/Administrative Assistant
Canberra Prosthodontics
04.2021 - Current
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Communicating and delegating dental technicians to organise lab work.
- Training other staff members in advanced Dental assisting techniques following practice protocols.
- Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for organising lab work.
- Understanding patient treatment plans and referrals and following up nessasary information that is needed.
- Prepared and assisted in general anaesthetic treatments in hospital
Dental Assistant
Comprehensive Dental Care
11.2018 - 03.2021
- Sanitized and sterilized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to prepare for the next patient.
- Supported dentist chairside with procedures including Fillings, Bonding, Root Canal Treatment, Lazer, Crowns (using Cerec), extractions, Impressions and Implant crown impressions.
- Prepared patients for dental procedures and treatment by greeting them warmly and explaining procedure details.
- Ability to pour up impressions, make in house retainers, splints and whitening trays.
- Processing dental radiographic images.
- Train other staff members on how to assist, infection control and follow practice protocols.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and orders for supplies.
Waitress/Bartender
Bungendore Royal Hotel
04.2015 - 11.2018
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
- Prepared salads, appetizers and set up garnish stations to assist kitchen staff.
- Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts to customers.
- Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
- Confirmed customers' ages for alcohol service and discontinued service to intoxicated guests.
Disability Support Worker
DUO
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Helped clients maintain daily living standards by assisting with personal hygiene needs.
- Transported clients to locations such as medical appointments and group meetings to maintain social connections and meet medical needs.
- Scrubbed bathrooms, removing soap scum, mould and excess dirt from sinks, toilet seats and shower area for clients that were not able to complete.
- Assisted clients socially and with daily shopping items.
Education
Certificate III - Dental Assisting
Foundation Education
Online 09.2021
Certificate II - Community Services
Dickson College
Dickson, ACT10.2018
Certificate II - Hospitality
Dickson Collage
Canberra, ACT10.2018
Yr 12 Certificate -
Dickson College
Dickson, ACT11.2017
High School Diploma -
Campbell High School
Campbell, ACT12.2015
Skills
- Multitasking strengths
- Time Management
- Strong Communication Skills
- Organisational Skills
- Professional Demeanour
- Reliable
References
Current Practice Manager - Tina Critchley
Ph: 0468472311
Email: tina@cbrpros.dental
Coworker - Lisa Washington
Ph: 0401023076
Email: washington30@bigpond.com
Timeline
Dental Assistant/Administrative Assistant
Canberra Prosthodontics
04.2021 - Current
Dental Assistant
Comprehensive Dental Care
11.2018 - 03.2021
Disability Support Worker
DUO
06.2018 - 09.2018
Waitress/Bartender
Bungendore Royal Hotel
04.2015 - 11.2018
Certificate III - Dental Assisting
Foundation Education
Certificate II - Community Services
Dickson College
Certificate II - Hospitality
Dickson Collage
Yr 12 Certificate -
Dickson College
High School Diploma -
Campbell High School