Alana D Jackson
Mobile,AL
Summary
Adept Dental Assistant with extensive experience in patient care and dental procedures. Excelled in equipment sterilization and patient relations, enhancing office efficiency and patient satisfaction. Skilled in Dexis and proficient in infection control, consistently ensuring safety and compliance. Proven ability to support dental staff and maintain rigorous sanitation protocols. Knowledgeable and driven Interior Mechanic. Fast learner and team player offering exemplary technical skills and experience working with systems and equipment. Talented Dental Assistant with 10 years of experience working with dental staff to treat patients. Skilled at taking dental x-rays, preparing dental impressions and assisting dental hygienists and dentists. Expert at creating and maintaining clean and sterile environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
MCHD/Family Health
04.2018 - Current
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 8 procedures daily
Interior Mechanic
ST Engineering - Mobile Aerospace Engineering(MAE)
06.2017 - 04.2018
- Inspected incoming cabinetry and interiors, removing items, and performing repair.
- Read and interpreted equipment manuals and work orders.
- Maintained, repaired, and installed cabin equipment and interior fixtures.
- Assessed repairs, removals, and reinstallation of interior components.
- Operated variety of hand and power tools safely.
- Repaired, maintained and installed structural components of aircraft
Interior Mechanic
Matthew's Aviation - ST Engineering (MAE)
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Inspected incoming cabinetry and interiors, removing items, and performing repair.
- Read and interpreted equipment manuals and work orders.
- Maintained, repaired, and installed cabin equipment and interior fixtures.
- Assessed repairs, removals, and reinstallation of interior components.
- Operated variety of hand and power tools safely.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Gerald G. White DDS Family Dentistry
09.2013 - 01.2015
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for procedures daily.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
- Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
- Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 10 procedures daily.
Education
Dental Assisting
Fortis College
Mobile, AL05.2013
High School Diploma -
John L Leflore High School
Mobile, AL05.2003
Skills
- Instrument Sterilization
- Clinical Support
- Proficient in Dexis
- X-Ray Processing
- Dental Radiography
- Patient Scheduling
- Treatment room setup/breakdown
- Dental terminology knowledge
- Infection control proficiency
- First Aid Training
- Restorative procedures
- Dental staff support
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Power Tool Operation
Timeline
Dental Assistant
MCHD/Family Health
04.2018 - Current
Interior Mechanic
ST Engineering - Mobile Aerospace Engineering(MAE)
06.2017 - 04.2018
Interior Mechanic
Matthew's Aviation - ST Engineering (MAE)
01.2016 - 05.2017
Dental Assistant
Dr. Gerald G. White DDS Family Dentistry
09.2013 - 01.2015
Dental Assisting
Fortis College
High School Diploma -
John L Leflore High School
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