Richard Berardi III
Dental Assistant (Endodontics, Oral Surgery)
Frederick,MD
Summary
Professional 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. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Dependable and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dental One Associates of Frederick
05.2022 - Current
- Increased patient retention by building rapport through excellent communication skills and a genuine friendly demeanor.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentist’s evaluations.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures, monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures, and instructed patients on home care instructions.
- Managed inventory of endodontic dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Drafted correspondence letters to referring dentists.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Server/Food Expeditor
Tsunami Ramen & Tapas
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Provide initial customer interaction greeting and seating guests
- Educate on menu items and specials
- Build loyalty with regulars
- Ensure excellent customer service and overall positive dining experience
- Take to-go orders over the phone and orders at table
- Input UberEats and Online orders accurately, then package together in a timely manner for pickup
- Maintain restaurant cleanliness, restock supplies, and open/close store according to regulations.
Server/Bartender
Harris' Steak & Seafood
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Carried out food and served to guests in an efficient and polite manner
- Performed all duties connected with breakdown of service and cleaning tasks
- Maintained high levels of food and safety standards at all times.
Marketing
Nikko's Creative LLC
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Take showcasing photos and videos of vehicles, highlighting features
- Write scripts reflecting each vehicle’s specifications to be read by voice talent
- Put together photos, videos with voice-over to create a short, detailed commercial that is scheduled and posted on social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
Assistant Production
ESPN Coastal Radio
10.2017 - 02.2020
- Assist Production Head in producing radio spots and commercials; voicing commercials
- Clean up, cut, and edit shows that play on-air
- Contact guests, coaches, and players for show appearances and interviews while maintaining professionalism
- Transcribe interviews for writers
- Answer office phones.
Server/Bartender
Bonefish Grill
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Serve guests, Assist with monthly private events that accommodate 50-75 people
- Open/close bar or as server in accordance to guidelines
- (Cut fruit, prepare/steep infusions for alcoholic drinks)
- Trained new staff/ taught responsibilities within workplace.
Pizza Line/Server
Mellow Mushroom
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Provide initial customer interaction greeting and seating guests
- Educate on menu items and specials
- Build rapport and loyalty with regular customers.
- Ensure excellent customer service and overall positive dining experience
- Take to-go orders over the phone and orders at table
- Maintain restaurant cleanliness, restock supplies, and open/close store according to regulations.
Receptionist/Insurance/Account Aging Coordinator
Padonia Dental Associates
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Check in and greet patients, verify and update patient information
- Experience with SoftDent scheduling program
- Handle multi-line phone systems, answer and respond to telephone calls with professionalism, take and relay messages
- Schedule appointments, coordinate treatment plans, collect copays and patient balances
- Aging of accounts, contacted insurance companies for payments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tuscarora High School
Frederick, MD 05.2001 -
Skills
First aid training
Equipment sterilization
Patient education
Appointment scheduling
Inventory management
Certification
Dental Radiation Technologist
Software
Denticon
QSI
Apteryx
Timeline
Dental Radiation Technologist
03-2023
Dental Assistant
Dental One Associates of Frederick
05.2022 - Current
Server/Food Expeditor
Tsunami Ramen & Tapas
07.2021 - 04.2022
Server/Bartender
Harris' Steak & Seafood
02.2020 - 01.2021
Server/Bartender
Bonefish Grill
06.2019 - 01.2020
Marketing
Nikko's Creative LLC
01.2018 - 06.2020
Assistant Production
ESPN Coastal Radio
10.2017 - 02.2020
Pizza Line/Server
Mellow Mushroom
10.2017 - 05.2018
Receptionist/Insurance/Account Aging Coordinator
Padonia Dental Associates
08.2016 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Tuscarora High School
05.2001 -
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