Dental Assistant (Frederick County)

Lisa A. Cundiff 10221 Patrick Drive, Leesburg, FL 34788 (352) 536-0124 lamiller714@aol.com OBJECTIVE Obtain a challenging position utilizing abilities developed through knowledge, experience, and education with the opportunity for professional growth based on performance. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE A solid background in the dental industry. Additional medical, inventory, clerical and business experience. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Dental Assistant, EFDA/ Correctional Worker July 2001-Present Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Complex Coleman, FL Activation of dental clinic at initial institution opening. Responsible for daily accountability of dental instruments and inventory supply usage. Maintaining, reconciliation, and replenishment of dental inventory. Assists dentist in the treatment of high security patients consisting of procedures in general dentistry. Usage of digital radiography, Sidexis, to obtain various x-rays. Infection control coordinator for the dental clinic; including sterilization of instruments and treatment areas. Performs maintenance and minor repairs of dental equipment. Utilizes and maintains database program for patient management and scheduling for providers. Compiling statistical data for quarterly treatment reports to executive management. Provides clerical support for the dental clinic. Assists with training on department protocols and supervision of contract employees. Supervision of health services orderly. Maintains security within the health services department and institutional areas. Responding and assisting in institutional disturbances. Assists medical personnel in the treatment of injured inmates. Custody supervision and duties as assigned. Dental Assistant, EFDA Orthodontics August 2000-July 2001 Dr. Gilbert Principe, DMD, MS Mount Dora, FL Performed and assisted in various orthodontic treatment procedures to include: placement/removal of braces; insertion/removal of maxillary and mandibular fixed appliances; archwire changes and adjustments; placement and instruction on headgear, removable appliances, and elastic wear. Provided patients with oral hygiene instructions for care of braces or appliance at time of insertion. Performed various radiographs, impressions for records, and fabricated removable retainers and TMJ splits. Assisted with clerical functions as needed. Dental Assistant, EFDA General Dentistry April 1997  July 2000 Dr. Kenneth Cohrn, DDS and Dr. Leon Smith, DDS Lady Lake and Leesburg, FL Assisted with various dental procedures to include: Fillings, Root Canal Therapy, Crown and Bridge, Extractions, Periodontal Surgery, and Dentures/Partials. Provided pre-operative and post-operative procedure instructions. Preparation and coordination of lab cases. Responsible for maintaining and ordering dental inventory; maintenance of equipment; sterilization of instruments and clinical areas; and the implementation of OSHA regulations. Supervised and aided in the clinical training of employees. Cross-trained to perform front desk responsibilities as needed. Doctors Technician / Front Desk Receptionist February 1996  April 1997 Eyeglass World Express Leesburg, FL Assisted patients with medical history compilation. Performed pre-exam test for glaucoma and determined patients eyeglass refractive power. Instructed contact lens wearers of proper insertion and removal techniques, care and maintenance, and suggested wearing schedule of contact lenses. Front Desk responsibilities included: maintaining records on customer prescriptions, work orders, tracking inventory, and sales. Prepared and reconciled daily summary reports and bank deposits. Dispensed eyeglasses to patients and made adjustments or repairs as needed. Clerical / Accounting Personnel August 1995  February 1996 Norrell Temporary Services and Interim Personnel Leesburg, FL Providing temporary clerical support for hospital facility and accounting support for golf course business. Lisa A. Cundiff Hostess January 1995- July 1995 Temperance House Lewisburg, PA Responsibilities included: shift set up, scheduling reservations, greeting and seating customers, answering telephones, cashier duties, and assisting waitresses as needed. Secretary (Human Resources) February 1995  June 1995 Evangelical Community Hospital Lewisburg, PA Provided clerical support for the Training and Development Coordinator and an Employee Health Nurse. Responsibilities included: maintaining employee health and training records, assisting in CPR testing and teaching of employees, scheduling physical evaluations of new employees, and documentation of Infection Control Committee meetings. Maintained hospital library and processed article requests/inter-library loans. Organized various employee hospital functions. Customer Service Representative/Clerical August 1994  January 1995 Depasquale Staffing Services Williamsport, PA Temporary positions included: customer service for a local manufacturer and clerical support for a computer software company. Settlement Coordinator October 1992  July 1994 Centurion Title Services Inc. Frederick, MD Ordered title abstracts, surveys, mortgage/home equity loan payoffs, tax status reports, water/sewer readings, and created settlement case files. Prepared and submitted title commitments to mortgage lenders. Assisted with Post Settlement duties including disbursement of funds, preparation of loan documents, submitting 1099 forms, transferring legal documents, and preparation/recording of releases. Office Automation Clerk  Comptroller Division April 1989  October 1992 U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command, DOD Frederick, MD Prepared correspondence, forms, and reports from rough draft; transcribed minutes of department meetings, ordered equipment and supplies, answering incoming calls, handling mail, and scheduling of meetings and appointments. Participated in Accounting and Budget department quarterly and yearly reports. SKILLS AND SYSTEMS Coordinating and executing charitable events. 2003-2007 Use of office automation tools such as MS Word, Corel Word Perfect, Windows and Groupwise. Also utilization database applications for patient management. 1989-2007 Owned and operated home based interior decorating business including A/R, A/P, inventory, merchandising, marketing, and sales. 1996-2002 EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION Expanded Duties of Dental Auxiliary Personnel (EFDA) January 1998 University of Florida, College of Dentistry, Gainesville, FL Radiology Certification (Dental) January 1998 University of Florida, College of Dentistry, Gainesville, FL Associate of Arts Degree - Business Administration December 1990 Frederick Community College, Frederick, MD REFERENCES: Furnished upon request.

Contact:  Lisa Ann Cundiff (352-536-0124)
lamiller714@aol.com