CARMENIKA WESTBROOK
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Objectives
To obtain a challenging, and rewarding career in a dental office that will effectively utilize my skills, commitment to excellence, passion, and drive while offering opportunity for growth.
Education
ASSIST TO SUCCEED OF COLUMBUS DENTAL ASSISTING SCHOOL JUNE 2017
Radiology certification through The Ohio State Dental Board
Certified in Adult and Child CPR/AED and Infant CPR
OSHA training
Sleep Apnea and TMD trained.
Cone beam and intra-oral camera training.
Confident in taking radiographs in the dental office, can take and pour impressions, make bleaching trays, and fabricate temporary crowns.
Learned the personnel people skills to communicate effectively with the dental staff, but most importantly the patients that come for our services.
Proficient use of computers, fax machines, copiers, and other general office equipment.
Shadowing in surrounding dental offices to see real life dentistry in action
Experience
YWCA Family Center 900 Harvey Ct. Columbus, Ohio 43219
Family Support August 2012 – Present
-Monitor 50-100 families during a shift -Manage phone lines and answer calls regarding intake.
-Confer with clients by telephone or in person to provide information about our service.
-Demonstrate good listening and empathic skills while multi-tasking in a fast pace work environment.
-Lead orientation sessions.
-Establish and maintain documents, resulting in successful audit compliance.
-Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and resource information to residents and callers seeking shelter.
Community Housing Network 1680 Watermark Dr. Columbus, Ohio 43215
Front Desk Mobile Staff September 2006- June 2012
-Monitored tenants daily activities and provided a running log
-Managed phone lines and answered calls regarding the intake services
-Provided intake process for new residents
Skills
Knowledge of dental anatomy and terminology.
Familiar with tooth identification systems and tooth surfaces.
Thorough with sterilization procedures and treatment room disinfection.
Understand the growth and development of craniofacial features as well as tooth eruption patterns.
Appreciate the importance of occlusion to a patient’s well-being and probable Temporomandibular Disorders.
Can educate a patient on Obstructive Sleep Apnea and help them understand how a DDS can treat it.
Patiently learning how to take functional impressions.
Finds working in the oral cavity exciting and I am up for the challenges it has to offer.
Absolutely love working with my hands and computer systems.
Would love to further broaden my scope in the dental field and excel in learning.
Adapt to change quickly and welcome it!
I am a people person and enjoy helping to change other’s lives.
I am willing to help out in all areas of the dental office.
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