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, MS04-2022
Pre Nursing
Coahoma Community College
Clarksdale, MS05-2021
High School Diploma -
Clarksdale High School
Clarksdale, MS05-2018
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