A Chairside Assistant undertakes a variety of important tasks at the dentist’s office and assists the Dentists during examination and treatment. The job description also includes completing administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining records, and cleanliness of treatment rooms to provide high-quality patient care. Daily activities are listed on the Chairside Assistant Resume as – providing chairside assistance and effective administrative support to the clinic, preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing dental tools and equipment, helping patients feel comfortable, applying the suction hoses, and other tools to absorb blood and saliva; assisting with root canal surgeries, filling cavities, and making fissure sealing.
Summary of skills commonly highlighted on resumes includes – experience with a thorough knowledge of dental principles and procedures, dental radiographs and infection control protocols; familiarity with sterilization methods, strong communication skills, the ability to handle stressful conditions, and staying updated with the latest industry trends and dental tools. Employers pick resumes showing a degree in the Dental Assistant program.
Summary : Chairside Assistant wishing to obtain a position in a team oriented office that will enable me to utilize the skills I have learned and improve upon them with the teachings and guidance from the dentist and the staff.
Skills : MS Office, Planning Skills.
Description :
Assisted dentist and insured a positive experience by helping dentist in clinical setting.
Assisted dentist diagnosis by exposing, processing and mounting dental radiographs.
Properly maintained and cleanned equipment.
Prepared for patient visit.
Cleaned and sterilized instruments following treatment.
Assisted in managing patient flow by confirming/making appointments.
Assured patient care by obtaining proper records and forms.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
MS
Chairside Assistant Resume
Headline : Chairside Assistant with 5 years of experience in preparing patients for treatment, sets up instrument trays, prepares materials, and assists service providers in performing orthodontic procedures, Removing wires for the patient to have a dental cleaning, if the doctor is not available.
Skills : Microsoft Word, Insurance claims processing.
Description :
Assisted the doctor with patients, take digital x-rays, lab work.
Started working with Drs.
Helped with organizing the practice.
Used Performed patient radiographs.
Made temporary crowns.
Performed Dentrix charting, treatment and case management.
Presented treatment plans with costs to patients and scheduled treatment phases'.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Associate Of Arts
Chairside Assistant Resume
Headline : Hard-working Chairside Assistant with excellent customer service skills, looking forward to working with people and making them smile. Experienced professional who is able to work effectively in a busy office and provide quality patient care.
Skills : MS Office, Management Skills.
Description :
Worked shared with Dr's wife, split week.
Coordinated hygiene schedule, monthly patient statements and night deposits.
Did not have a computer system, all posting and insurance forms were typed on typewriter.
Assisted Doctor chair side when needed with overflow patients or when assistant was out.
Cleaned our office on most weekends.
Provided oral hygiene instruction and flossing technique.
Assisted in Four-Handed Dentistry such as Crown prep, Root Canal prep and Tooth prep for Fillings.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Junior
Education
GED
Chairside Assistant Resume
Summary : Knowledgeable upcoming dental assistant graduate seeks to apply training, strong relational and administrative skills, and hard work ethic to a dental assistant position with a growing dental practice Dental Laboratory Experience Alginate Impressions Acrylic Resin Custom Trays Fluoride Application Pouring/Trimming Models Bite Registrations Adapting, Trimming, Seating Custom Temporary Restorations Preparing Whitening Trays Polysulfide Impressions Placement of Dental Dams.
Skills : Supervising Skills, Planning Skills.
Description :
Prepared patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
Provided information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
Provided instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area.
Positioned instruments for dentist's access; suctioning.
Passed instruments.
Provided diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
Maintained patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
MS
Chairside Assistant Resume
Summary : Responsible for Providing post-operative instructions to patients, as prescribed by the service provider, recording treatment information in patient records, and also Taking and recording medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients, if the doctor is not available.
Skills : Customer Service, Dental Care.
Description :
Assisted with all types of duties, including impressions, crowns and bridges, sealants, child/adult prophylaxis and x-rays.
Worked with adult and young patients under the supervision of a dentist.
Worked took place from Monday to Friday, and covered all of the basic skills, including endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery and cosmetic dentistry.
Coached all patients in dental hygiene methods.
Fresno, Ca Chairside assistanted, greeted and prepared patients for dental examinations.
Properly sterilized dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies.
Effectively operated x-ray machines and developed x-rays.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
MS
Chairside Assistant Resume
Summary : Responsible for Tracking lab procedures, ensuring that results are returned within required time frames, Assisting Clinical Assistant Coordinator with maintaining supply and material inventories to order replacements as needed.
Skills : Bilingual In English And Spanish, A Little Dexis And Dentrix Knowledge.
Description :
Assisted doctor with all restorative and chairside procedures, maintain sterile environment, take x-rays, impressions, patient education and lab work.
Entered procedure notes onto the system, educate the patient regarding post operative care, and explain procedures to them.
Assisted Dentists and Hygienists.
Successfully assisted the dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chairside duties.
Accurately recorded treatment information in patient records.
Educated patients about proper oral hygiene.
Took X-Rays for proper timing and placement of appliances.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Certificate In Dental Assisting
Chairside Assistant Resume
Summary : Registering Chairside Assistant with expanded function duties. Cpr and pals certified, with 30 years of experience in the field of pediatrics, general, orthodontics, and chair side laboratory assisting.
Skills : Computer Skills, Dental Care.
Description :
Served as a key member of interdisciplinary dental care team.
Assisted dentists as well as ensured optimal patient care.
Demonstrated proficiency in seating patients and providing chair-side assistance.
Safeguarded the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all instruments in preparing tray set-up.
Performed and completed patient X-rays.
Ensured improved patient care and satisfaction, adding a personal, caring touch that immediately put patients at ease.
Placed sealants on first and second molars.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Associate Of Arts
Chairside Assistant Resume
Headline : To obtain a Chairside Assistant position in which my education and skills are utilized, in an office that uses the team approach to providing quality dental care.
Quickly and thoroughly set up trays and sharpened instruments.
Greeted and prepared patients for dental procedures.
Proficiently assisted the dentist with diagnostic, preventive, general and surgical procedures.
Gave post-operative instructions and home care.
Involved in treatment planning and procedures to reconstruct the oral cavity.
Maintained lab pursuant to OSHA standards.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Associate Of Arts
Chairside Assistant Resume
Objective : To secure a position which best utilizes my multifaceted skill set in the areas of customer service, administrative support and interpersonal relationships.
Skills : MS Office, Dental Care.
Description :
Assisted doctors with all aspects of patients' dental procedures.
Provided materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Chairside Assistant Resume
Headline : Organized, excellent at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure. Broad industry experience includes Healthcare and Office Support. Compassionate and patient in developing and maintaining a trusting relationship interacting with clients.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Mac Os, Receptionist, Windows Xp, Windows 8.
Description :
Prepared patients for dental procedures.
Sterilized instruments.
Put braces on patients with doctor's monitoring.
Constructed patient's retainers.
Taken x-rays, sterilized instruments, scheduled appointments.
Assisted with endo procedures.
In charged of ordering supplies, equipment maintenance, and patient care.
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