Nicole Lufkin
Phoenix
Summary
Highly effective and organized dental/office assistant with 3 years experience in a high-paced dental office. Proven ability to efficiently manage and multi-task between patient care, lab equipment, and front/back-end administrative functions. Committed to delivering and supporting the ultimate patient experience. Adept at facilitating a seamless in-office experience for patients and maintaining a positive work environment for staff.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
Shalimar Family Dentistry
08.2023 - Current
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
Dental Assistant
Mostafa Khattab DDS
09.2021 - 07.2023
- 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.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Enter all relevant patient information into computerized data system.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
Education
Dental Assisting
OC Dental Careers
Westminster, CA08.2021
High School Diploma -
Yucaipa High School
Yucaipa, CA06.2014
Skills
- Patient Flow Management
- Digital X-Ray Proficiency
- HIPAA Compliance Understanding
- Team collaboration abilities
- Patient Education
- Treatment Planning
- Equipment Sterilization
- Reliability
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
- Dental Radiation Safety
- BLS CPR Certified
- Coronal Polishing
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Shalimar Family Dentistry
08.2023 - Current
Dental Assistant
Mostafa Khattab DDS
09.2021 - 07.2023
Dental Assisting
OC Dental Careers
High School Diploma -
Yucaipa High School
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