Overview
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Mercedes Caston

Macon,MS

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dental Assistant

Cathey's Home Healthcare
Coldwater, Mississippi
04.2022 - Current
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental examinations and procedures to boost efficiency and calm nervous patients.
  • Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
  • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
  • Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.

Army

United States Army National Guard
, MS
04.2017 - Current
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
  • Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.

Sales Associate

Jimmy Jazz
Cleveland, MS
10.2020 - 04.2021
  • Recommended, selected and located merchandise based on customer desires.
  • Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust sales strategies accordingly.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
  • Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.

Education

Dental Assistant

Concorde Career College
Southaven, MS
04-2022

Pre Nursing

Coahoma Community College
Clarksdale, MS
05-2021

High School Diploma -

Clarksdale High School
Clarksdale, MS
05-2018

Skills

  • Instrument preparation
  • Radiography safety
  • Patient services
  • Chairside assistance
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Digital X-ray proficiency
  • Calm under pressure
  • Organization
  • Multitasking
  • Flexible schedule
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Excellent communication skills

Certification

  • Dental Assistant Certification
  • CPR Certification
  • Radiology Certification

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Cathey's Home Healthcare
04.2022 - Current

Sales Associate

Jimmy Jazz
10.2020 - 04.2021

Army

United States Army National Guard
04.2017 - Current
  • Dental Assistant Certification
  • CPR Certification
  • Radiology Certification

Dental Assistant

Concorde Career College

Pre Nursing

Coahoma Community College

High School Diploma -

Clarksdale High School
Mercedes Caston