Dental Assistant
Resume:
Shaquella Johnson
**** ***** *** *****, *********, NC
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a rewarding and progressive position within a well established organization that will allow me to utilize my skills, education, and experience for career growth and advancement.
EDUCATION
Kaplan College-Charlotte, NC: Dental Assisting Program 8/2011
Certifications: Kaplan College
Blood-Borne Pathogens, Coronal Polishing, Radiology & HIPAA 8/2010
Vance High School-Charlotte, NC: Diploma 6/2002
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook. Internet Savvy.
Dental software: Eaglesoft
Preparing patients for dental care service, executing laboratory works, maintaining dental equipments in good condition, keeping the x-ray machine intact, keeping patients mouths clean before a dental checkup.
Assist dentist in conducting four-handed chair side dentistry procedures.
Ability to perform intra-oral procedures such as placing amalgam, polishing and removing dental cement, removing sutures, irrigation and taking impressions.
Extensive knowledge of data entry, inventory and telephone systems.
EXPERIENCE
East Charlotte Dentistry 5/2011-Present
Dental Assistant
Educate patients about oral hygiene, plaque control, and post-operative care.
Document dental care services and maintain in patient charts/records.
Assist dentist in all procedures including oral evacuations and mouth/tongue retractions.
Sterilize instruments using autoclaves and chemical disinfectants to maintain accepted standards.
Skillfully prepare restorative materials and dental cement.
Assist dentist in conducting four-handed chair side dentistry procedures.
Carolinas Medical Center 9/2007-8/2010
Operating Room Assistant 7/2008-8/2010
Clean and sterilize operating rooms
Transport patients to and from the Operating Rooms
Position patients to get them ready for surgery
Human Resources Clerk 10/2009-1/2010
Performed general office work
Scanned documents into computer system
Entered information into and maintained data base
Housekeeping 9/2007-7/2008
Clean patient’s rooms
Clean hospital lobby
Clean patient and general rest rooms
Walmart 10/2006-8/2007
Cashier and Sales Associate
Greet customers
Scan products for purchases
Process customer payments
Balance cash drawer daily
Re-stock store shelves
References Available Upon Request
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