Akanksha Verma
Calry,SO
Summary
Experienced healthcare assistant with a strong foundation in patient care, medical procedures, and administrative support. Known for effective collaboration with healthcare teams, strong communication with doctors, and adaptability to changing clinic needs. Skilled in radiography, infection control, patient education, and fostering clear communication within teams. Reliable and focused on achieving optimal results for both patients and practice. A team player who is amused in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working directly with a diverse group of people to produce ideal patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Glenora Dental Center
01.2021 - 02.2025
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Maintained a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more pleasant experience for both staff and patients alike.
- Typed patient data into computer system using Dentrix while following privacy laws and maintaining high-level accuracy.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
Registered Dental Assistant
Alberta Health Services
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Conducted interviews, asked essential questions, and handled interactions with professionalism and empathy
- Completed data entry to facilitate case interview and elicited close contacts into designated system immediately after obtaining.
Registered Dental Assistant
Redwood Dental Centre
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, applied dental fillings, made crowns with CAD/CAM machine, placed temporary crowns and assisted in seating permanent crowns.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Dental Assistant (Level I) (Part Time)
ABA Dental
02.2017 - 11.2018
- Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature to be accurately recorded in patient charts.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Education
Dental Assisting & Leadership For Healthcare Professionals -
Confederation College of Applied Arts and Technology
Thunder Bay, ON12.2018
Bachelor of Dental Surgery -
Institute of Dental Studies And Technlogies
07.2015
Skills
- Highly organized and detail- oriented
- Patient schedule management
- Insurance billing
- Electronic charting
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Time management capabilities
- Strong communication skills
- Customer relations
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Punjabi
Professional
Certification
- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - College of Alberta Dental Assistants (CADA).
Timeline
Registered Dental Assistant
Glenora Dental Center
01.2021 - 02.2025
Registered Dental Assistant
Alberta Health Services
08.2020 - 12.2020
Registered Dental Assistant
Redwood Dental Centre
01.2019 - 07.2020
Dental Assistant (Level I) (Part Time)
ABA Dental
02.2017 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Dental Surgery -
Institute of Dental Studies And Technlogies
Dental Assisting & Leadership For Healthcare Professionals -
Confederation College of Applied Arts and Technology
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