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Alisha McDonald

Summary

A strong dental assistant with expertise in instrument preparation and patient relations at Hilleary Family Dentistry. Proven ability to maintain infection control and manage inventory effectively. Skilled in dental radiography, ensuring patient safety and comfort while delivering high-quality care. Committed to enhancing patient experiences through attentive service.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Assistant

Hilleary Family Dentistry
08.2020 - Current
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, impressions.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Processed medical insurance claims and payments.
  • Completed x-rays safely by correctly using shielding equipment following OSHA requirements.
  • Repaired and troubleshot radiologic equipment.
  • Interpreted routine x-rays to identify tooth structures, calculus and abnormalities.

Server

Outback Steakhouse
01.2017 - 08.2020
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Entered orders accurately to produce finalized checks and attain correct payments from guests.
  • Cleaned and set up tables to promptly seat guests and reduce wait times.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting

Ross Medical Education Center
Morgantown, WV
08-2020

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Instrument preparation
  • Dental radiography
  • Diagnostic imaging
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Infection control proficiency
  • Patient relations
  • Medical records management

Timeline

Dental Assistant

Hilleary Family Dentistry
08.2020 - Current

Server

Outback Steakhouse
01.2017 - 08.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assisting

Ross Medical Education Center

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