Alexandria Merculief
Bethel,AK
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Yukon Kuskokwim Health
Bethel
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Instructed patients about postoperative instructions prescribed by their dentist.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Prepared dental materials such as amalgam, composite resin, impression material and cements for use by the dentist.
- Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
- Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Psychiatric Technician
Yukon Kuskokwim Health
Bethel, Alaska
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Encouraged clients to participate in self-care practices like exercise or journaling that promote overall wellbeing.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with clients while providing a safe environment for them to express themselves openly.
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques when interacting with patients.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress including daily notes on individuals' moods, activities, interactions with others.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times while caring for patients in a residential setting.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored patient reactions to treatments.
- Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and encouraged independence.
- Administered medications as prescribed and documented effects.
Travel Care Group Technician
Yukon Kuskokwim Health
Bethel
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Arranged travel for patients and escort.
- Informed patient of travel dates/times.
Pharmacy Technician
Yukon Kuskokwim Health
Bethel
05.2016 - 01.2017
- Assisted pharmacists in filling prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
- Provided education materials about medications to patients upon request.
- Maintained daily inventory of pharmaceuticals and ensured proper storage conditions.
- Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
- Organized work areas so that everything was easily accessible when needed.
- Kept accurate records of controlled substances received and dispensed in accordance with DEA regulations.
- Received payment from customers and processed credit card transactions when necessary.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Supported pharmacy operations by answering phone calls and directing queries appropriately.
- Refilled medications.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing patient questions and concerns with empathy.
- Maintained a clean and organized pharmacy workspace, adhering to safety and hygiene standards.
- Answered telephones to respond to questions or requests.
- Operated cash registers to accept payments from customers.
Education
GED -
KUC
Bethel, Alaska05-2003
Skills
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Safety compliance
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Yukon Kuskokwim Health
03.2024 - 05.2024
Psychiatric Technician
Yukon Kuskokwim Health
10.2022 - 11.2022
Travel Care Group Technician
Yukon Kuskokwim Health
10.2021 - 02.2022
Pharmacy Technician
Yukon Kuskokwim Health
05.2016 - 01.2017
GED -
KUC