Zohra Nazari
San Jose
Summary
Dynamic Registered Dental Assistant with a proven track record at Bay Area Community Health, excelling in patient education and chair-side assistance. Recognized for exceptional customer service and attention to detail, I effectively managed inventory and maintained compliance with HIPAA standards, ensuring a seamless patient experience and optimal operational efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Bay Area Community Health
Fremont
05.2019 - Current
- Prepared patients by explaining scheduled treatments and potential side effects.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Performed basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring impressions and trimming models.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Dental Assistant
Precious Dental Care
Fremont
09.2017 - 11.2020
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Education
Software - Computer And Information Sciences
IQRA IT Education System
Pakistan 01-2015
High School Diploma -
Roshan High School
Islamabad Pakistan 06-2012
Some College (No Degree) - English Education
La Familia
Fremont, CASome College (No Degree) - PIT And FISS URI Sealant
Dental Specialties Institute INC
Cupertino, CASome College (No Degree) - CPR
American Heart Association
Arizona City, AZSome College (No Degree) - Child Abused Mandated Reporter
California Department of Social Services
Fremont, CASome College (No Degree) - infection Control Course
Redwood City Dental Institute
Redwood City Some College (No Degree) - Dental Radiology Safety Course
Redwood City Dental Institute
Redwood City RDA License - Dental Assistant
Dental Board OF California
CA Some College (No Degree) - CPT
California Department of Public Health
CASome College (No Degree) - CPT
National Health Career Association
CaSkills
- Patient education
- Dental radiography
- Chair-side assistance
- Inventory management
- Dental materials preparation
- Patient record management
- Blood Culture Techniques
- Secure biohazards
- Basic laboratory procedures
- Attention to detail
- Collect samples
- Paperwork processing
- Teamwork
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- HIPAA
- Blood culture collection
- Patient history documentation
- Sample and form matching
- Blood culturing
- Finger stick method
- Professionalism
- Process monitoring
- Patient relations
- Butterfly Needle Use
- Donor screening
- CPR/AED
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient comfort management
- Quality control
- Multitasking
- Venipuncture and capillary puncture
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Bay Area Community Health
05.2019 - Current
Dental Assistant
Precious Dental Care
09.2017 - 11.2020
Software - Computer And Information Sciences
IQRA IT Education System
High School Diploma -
Roshan High School
Some College (No Degree) - English Education
La Familia
Some College (No Degree) - PIT And FISS URI Sealant
Dental Specialties Institute INC
Some College (No Degree) - CPR
American Heart Association
Some College (No Degree) - Child Abused Mandated Reporter
California Department of Social Services
Some College (No Degree) - infection Control Course
Redwood City Dental Institute
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Radiology Safety Course
Redwood City Dental Institute
RDA License - Dental Assistant
Dental Board OF California
Some College (No Degree) - CPT
California Department of Public Health
Some College (No Degree) - CPT
National Health Career Association
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