Abigail Schick
Paducah,Kentucky
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Dr. Seitzinger and Shields Office
Paducah, KY
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted in preparing and sterilizing endodontic instruments for procedures.
- Provided chairside support during root canal treatments, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Maintained accurate patient records and updated treatment plans as required.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and proper oral hygiene practices.
- Implemented inventory management system to streamline supply ordering processes.
- Developed training materials for new assistants, improving onboarding efficiency and effectiveness.
- Contributed to a safe environment by adhering to strict sterilization protocols for instruments and equipment.
- Performed preliminary assessments of patients'' oral health status prior to their consultation with the dentist, expediting treatment planning processes.
- Assisted in the fabrication of custom restorations, improving patient fit and comfort while reducing wait times for final adjustments.
- Utilized specialized endodontic equipment such as apex locators and rotary systems proficiently during procedures, contributing to successful outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction with gentle chairside manner and empathetic approach to care.
- Assisting colleagues when needed,
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing thorough explanations of endodontic procedures and addressing concerns.
- Assisted with root canal treatments for better patient outcomes and faster recovery times.
- Supported dentists during complex endodontic surgeries, ensuring successful treatment results.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
Cashier/Pharmacy Technician
RICK'S PHARMACY
Paducah, Kentucky
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Supporting pharmacological services by assembling, stocking and distributing medications
- Maintaining records by recording and filing the prescriptions and orders of Physicians
- Sorting, stocking and labeling medications and monitoring inventory
- Responding to the requests of patients and healthcare providers, answering their questions and referring various inquiries to the Pharmacist
- Complying with rules, regulations and procedures to help maintain a clean and safe pharmacy, such as by sterilizing equipment and surfaces
- Processing prescriptions electronically and ensuring all information is accurate and complete
- Generating revenues by recording, calculating and issuing charges
- Undertaking administrative tasks such as record-keeping as assigned by a Physician or facility manager from time to time
- Supporting pharmacological services by assembling, stocking and distributing medications
- Maintaining records by recording and filing the prescriptions and orders of Physicians
- Sorting, stocking and labeling medications and monitoring inventory
- Deliver medications and ensure it was to the correct patient
Child Care Provider
EASTER SEALS WEST KENTUCKY CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Paducah, Kentucky
05.2017 - 06.2020
- Maintain a safe play environment.
- Dress children and change diapers.
- Observe and monitor children's play activities.
- Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues.
- Sanitize toys and play equipment.
- Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered.
- Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Assist in preparing food and serving meals and refreshments to children.
- Instruct children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits.
- Read to children and teach them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and songs.
- Discipline children and recommend or initiate other measures to control behavior, such as caring for their own clothing and picking up toys and books.
- Perform housekeeping duties, such as laundry, cleaning, dish washing, and changing of linens.
- Organize and store toys and materials to ensure order in activity areas.
- Help children with homework and school work.
- Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas.
Sales Associate
LEARNING RAILROAD
Paducah, Kentucky
06.2015 - 05.2017
- Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.
- Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers.
- Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
- Compute sales prices, total purchases and receive and process cash or credit payment.
- Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.
- Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returns.
- Open and close cash registers, performing tasks such as counting money, separating charge slips, coupons, and vouchers, balancing cash drawers, and making deposits.
- Bag or package purchases, and wrap gifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
MCCRACKEN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Paducah, Kentucky05-2017
Skills
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Customer and Personal Service
- Social Perceptiveness
- Active and Quick Learning
- Continued Education Training required by current employer
- Patient relations
- Electronic charting
- Sanitation protocols
- Knowledgeable in Dexis and EndoVision
- HIPAA compliance
- Four-handed procedures
- Radiography safety
- Instrument preparation
- Chair-side support
- CPR/AED
- Personable communication
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Dr. Seitzinger and Shields Office
02.2022 - Current
Cashier/Pharmacy Technician
RICK'S PHARMACY
06.2020 - 01.2022
Child Care Provider
EASTER SEALS WEST KENTUCKY CHILD DEVELOPMENT
05.2017 - 06.2020
Sales Associate
LEARNING RAILROAD
06.2015 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
MCCRACKEN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL