Dental assistant at Staten Island Pediatric Dentistry
- Assist dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Clean and sterilize dental tools and equipment, disinfect treatment rooms, and restock supplies to prep for the next patient.
- Record & update patients’ health histories, document current symptoms and pull up records from prior visits for the dentists to view and evaluate.
- Explain treatment procedures & instruct patients on home care guidelines. Educate patients on OHI and postoperative instructions.
- Expose comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.
Pharmacy technician at CVS Pharmacy
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Assisted patients in minimizing medical expenses by recommending generic alternative prescription medications.
