Tasia McLin
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35405
Home: 205-***-****
Cell: 205-***-****
E-mail: **********@*****.***
Objective
I am seeking to secure a challenging and rewarding position with growth opportunities as a
Dental Assistant, where my skills are effectively utilized to their fullest potential.
Qualifications Summary
• Preparation of the dental operatory prior to patient’s arrival.
• Properly set up instrument trays
• Keep the patient’s mouth free of debris during the procedure; handing the dentist the
appropriate instruments
• Skilled in taking impressions, bite registrations and conventional and digital radiographs
• Skilled in mixing materials
• Clean and maintain x-ray processors, sterilize instruments using autoclave and chemical
disinfectants to maintain accepted standards.
• Amending patient records as needed
• Taking down notes that are dictated by the dentist.
• Provide compassionate care to patients
• Educate in post-procedure care.
Education
Jefferson State Community College, Alabama
• Certified Dental Assistant ( May 2010)
Shelton State Community College, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Pre-Nursing courses- August 2008- February 2009
Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, CO
• Business Administration Courses – July 2007- April 2008
Work History
Dr. David Scott (Tuscaloosa, AL)
Observation
Dr. Lee and Dr. Melazzo (Hoover, AL)-Observation
Publix Supermarket- Customer Service office staff – Tuscaloosa, Alabama, August 2007-
Present
3pec-Quality Inspector- Bessemer, Alabama, February 2006 - June 2008
Northport Health Services- Nursing Assistant- Tuscaloosa, Alabama, March 2007- May 2007
Avon- Independent Sales Rep-Tuscaloosa, Alabama, July 2006- March 2007
Wal-Mart Supercenter- Cashier/Garden Center associate- Tuscaloosa, Alabama, June 2005-
March 2006
Off Campus bookstore- Cashier/Floor associate- Tuscaloosa, Alabama June 2004- April 2005
Wendy’s- Cashier- Tuscaloosa, Alabama, June 2002- March 2004
Certificates and Licenses
• Certified Dental Assistant
• CPR awareness- American Red Cross, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Phlebotomy awareness- Medcert Medical Center, Birmingham, Alabama
Skills
Spanish (Moderate)
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Outlook
Fax machine
Copy machine
10 stroke calculator
Accounting/ Bookkeeping
Front office operations
Multiline telephone system
Cashiering
Filing