Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Athielutchmee  Pillay

Athielutchmee Pillay

Dental Assistant
Durban

Summary

Skilled Dental Assistant with experience and training necessary to assist with various dental procedures. Hands-on training in dental radiography, chairside assisting and front office administrative duties. Quick learner and successful in building relationships with coworkers and patients. Talented Dental Assistant with Number years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments. Detail-oriented Job Title with experience providing direct patient care and office management in busy dental practices. Trained in sterilization procedures and patient relations. Highly skilled in dental radiography and patient charting. Reliable Dental Assistant with Number years of experience efficiently handling administrative tasks and assisting chairside with dental procedures. Expert in assisting with Number-hand procedures, setting up exam rooms, taking dental radiographs, Skill and preparing materials for impressions or restorations. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Dental Assistant

Dr Innessa Padayachee
Durban
01.2011 - Current
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
  • Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
  • Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
  • Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
  • Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
  • Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
  • Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.

Cash Teller

Ackerman
Durban
12.2003 - 07.2010
  • Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
  • Learned about customer's financial needs, established trust, and optimized sales opportunities resulting in quality customer service.
  • Answered telephone inquiries on checking and savings accounts, loans, and lines of credit.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer transactions in line with bank procedures.
  • Disbursed cash and checks accurately while maintaining security of cash drawers.
  • Monitored and reported suspicious activity in line with bank security policies.
  • Assisted with training of new tellers on policies and procedures.
  • Balanced cash drawer daily and resolved discrepancies to provide accurate data regarding cash flow.
  • Counted, verified and handled bank deposits and armored car transactions.
  • Generated monthly reports on customer activity and customer feedback.
  • Processed applications for new accounts.
  • Processed wide variety of retail banking transactions for personal and commercial customers.
  • Handled various accounting transactions.
  • Monitored and verified suspicious activity on customer accounts.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.

Receptionist

Dr Rooplall
Durban
08.2002 - 08.2003
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Assisted with onboarding new clients and securing paperwork completion.

Education

Newheaven
Chatsworth

Skills

Patient relations

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Certification

Certified Dental Assistant

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Dr Innessa Padayachee
01.2011 - Current

Cash Teller

Ackerman
12.2003 - 07.2010

Receptionist

Dr Rooplall
08.2002 - 08.2003

Newheaven
Athielutchmee Pillay Dental Assistant