Amanda Rouse
Charleston
Summary
Dynamic Dental Assistant with extensive experience at MUSC Dental School, proficient in dental radiography and patient care coordination. Recognized for enhancing patient comfort and streamlining treatment processes, while effectively collaborating with dental teams to improve overall patient satisfaction. Committed to maintaining high standards of infection control and providing exceptional support during procedures.
Willing to learn new things, helping out, customer service, friendly, and caring.
Overview
1
1
Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
MUSC Dental School
Charleston, SC
12.2025 - Current
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures
- Managed sterilization of instruments to ensure compliance with safety protocols
- Supported dentists by providing chairside assistance during examinations and treatments
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and improve patient experience
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge
- Supported dentists during oral surgeries by preparing surgical rooms with necessary tools and sterilized instruments.
- Collaborated with dental team to develop treatment plans, ensuring patient needs were met comprehensively.
- Assisted in dental radiography, ensuring safety and accuracy for diagnostic purposes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by carefully explaining procedures and addressing concerns prior to treatments.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, Type, casts and impressions.
- Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Cleaning Inspector
Kiawah Exclusives
Charleston, SC
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Conducted thorough inspections of properties for compliance with quality standards.
- Identified and reported safety hazards during property evaluations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of inspection reports.
- Utilized inspection software to document findings and track issues effectively.
- Streamlined reporting processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency in inspections.
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Delivered detailed reports on findings from inspections, helping stakeholders understand areas requiring attention or improvement in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Identified potential hazards and recommended corrective actions, ensuring a safer work environment for all employees.
- Identified repair and upgrade requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards.
- Effectively communicated with clients and management to ensure alignment on inspection objectives, requirements, and expectations.
Front Desk Receptionist
ECU Dental School
Greenville NC
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Greeted visitors and provided exceptional customer service to enhance guest experience.
- Managed phone inquiries and directed calls to appropriate staff or departments efficiently.
- Maintained accurate appointment schedules and coordinated meeting room reservations seamlessly.
- Processed membership applications and facilitated payments using point-of-sale systems accurately.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline front desk operations for improved efficiency.
- Addressed guest inquiries and resolved issues promptly, fostering a welcoming environment at facility.
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and professional front desk services.
- Developed strong working relationships with team members, fostering a positive work environment.
- Completed data entry and filing to keep records updated for easy retrieval.
Front Desk Receptionist
Bees Landing Recreation Center
Charleston, SC
10.2023 - 08.2024
Cleaning Lady
Jules Jacobs
Charleston, SC
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Performed thorough cleaning of residential spaces, ensuring high standards of hygiene and organization.
- Utilized effective cleaning techniques for various surfaces, enhancing overall property presentation.
- Managed time efficiently to complete daily cleaning tasks within specified schedules.
- Assisted in maintaining inventory of cleaning supplies, facilitating timely replenishment and availability.
- Developed routines for deep-cleaning projects, improving overall cleanliness and resident satisfaction.
- Revitalized living spaces with thorough dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and polishing tasks.
- Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Maintained a safe and healthy environment by adhering to strict sanitation guidelines.
Dental Assistant
De Sean Britton
Ravenel, SC
11.2016 - 10.2021
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
- Assisted in emergency dental procedures, providing critical support in high-pressure situations.
- Supported dental procedures, ensuring efficient operation and patient satisfaction.
- Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
Dental Assistant
Dr Jeffrey Caldwell
Williamston, NC
12.1998 - 08.2015
- Assisted in patient preparation and comfort during dental procedures.
- Sterilized and organized dental instruments to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Managed patient records and scheduled appointments using dental practice management software.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Supported dentists during examinations and procedures, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Trained new staff members on operational procedures and patient care standards.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate support throughout treatment visits.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
DH Conley
Greenville NC06.1996
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Appointment scheduling
- X-ray processing
- Team collaboration
- Instrument sterilization techniques
- Patient scheduling
- Infection control proficiency
- Patient relations
- Impression taking skills
- Treatment room breakdown
- Patient services
- Dental staff assistance
- Dental staff support
- Patient care coordination
- Patient education
- Restorative procedures
- Office administration duties
- Procedure support
- Patient data gathering
- Insurance billing
- Dental office administration
- Dental terminology
- HIPAA compliance
- Chair-side support
- Strong writing and verbal skills
- Exam room setups
- Four-handed procedures
- Taking X-rays
- Chairside assistance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Disinfection and sterilization
- Full mouth radiographs
- Treatment room preparation
- Instrument sterilization
Certification
X-ray certified
CPR cerified
Timeline
Dental Assistant
MUSC Dental School
12.2025 - Current
Cleaning Inspector
Kiawah Exclusives
06.2025 - 09.2025
Front Desk Receptionist
ECU Dental School
08.2024 - 04.2025
Front Desk Receptionist
Bees Landing Recreation Center
10.2023 - 08.2024
Cleaning Lady
Jules Jacobs
08.2021 - 01.2023
Dental Assistant
De Sean Britton
11.2016 - 10.2021
Dental Assistant
Dr Jeffrey Caldwell
12.1998 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
DH Conley