Dental Chairside Assistant Resume

Thomas Boucher

5279 Saddlebag Lake Rd

Boxboro, MA, 1719

(555)-555-5555

[email]

Objective To obtain the position as Dental Chairside Assistant to ensure the smooth and conflicts free functioning of all operations of the organization.

Summary of Skills:

• Profound knowledge of dental practices and procedures
• Ability to perform procedures such as wisdom tooth extraction and root canals
• Uncommon ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, flexibility, and good organization skills
• Outstanding ability to adhere to all safety requirements
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team in an educational setting
• Computer skills including word processing, Excel, database experience, and experience with Patterson Eaglesoft
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills

Work Experience:

Dental Chairside Assistant, August 2005 to till date

Local Dental Office, Boxboro, MA

• Handled leading edge equipment and instrumentation.
• Supported dentists, dental hygienists and dental technicians.
• Prepared work stations, instruments, and materials.
• Addressed patients to the work station.
• Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments and recalled.
• Processed dental insurance forms.
• Assisted with patient billing and account collection.

Dental Chairside Assistant, May 2000 to July 2005

Moore Dentistry, Boxboro, MA

• Provided dentist with the tools and equipments needed during the procedure.
• Ensured the comfort of patient during dental procedures.
• Ascertained dentist requirements during procedures while maintaining infection control measures.
• Oversaw health center and ensured that safety and environmental conditions were maintained.
• Reviewed maintenance of equipment.
• Assisted multiple clinic dentists.
• Assembled any additional equipment the dentist needed for the next appointment.

Education

Associate in Applied Science degree in Dental Assisting, Northwest Iowa Community College, Sheldon, IA