Caitlin Bushong
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DentalAssistant II
MOUNTAIN PERIODONTICS
11.2023 - Current
- Greatly increase the efficiency of the dentist in the delivery of quality oral health care and patient care
- Duties include delivering oral health care services, sterilizing instruments and equipment, taking and processing x-rays, offering oral care advice, ensuring emotional support, and updating patient charts
- Have assisted with dental procedures such as implant placements, ridge augmentations, Osseous, Laser SRP, extractions, free gingival grafts, etc
- Have been granted Lead Dental Assistant of the practice which grants me the ability to manage inventory and ordering of supplies as well as facilitation of staff meetings and overseeing the clinical department.
DentalAssistant II
SMILE STARTERS OF ASHEVILLE
09.2020 - 07.2023
- Greatly increase the efficiency of the dentist in the delivery of quality oral health care and patient care
- Duties include delivering oral health care services, sterilizing instruments and equipment, taking and processing x-rays, offering oral care advice, ensuring emotional support, and updating patient charts
- Have assisted with dental procedures such as fillings, crowns, primary and permanent teeth extractions, band and loop fabrication, space maintainer impressions, pulpotomy of permanent teeth, suture placement, etc.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
HealthyLivingDirector(Promoted)
YMCA OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
09.2015 - 05.2020
- Responsible for member satisfaction, safety and cleanliness of the wellness facility and instrumental in building relationships and assessing member needs and abilities
- Highly visible representative of the YMCA mission, team, character development and a role model of the four core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
- Responsible for hiring, training, supervising, disciplining, and evaluating wellness staff, part-time and full-time
- Accountable for the success and efficiency of the wellness staff and their individual and team goals
- Created and followed budgets for the fiscal year while maintaining and ordering equipment for the facility
- Volunteer within the LGBTQ ERG of the YMCA of WNC and other YMCA programs/events
- Diversity and Inclusion advocate within the organization.
DiningRoom/CafeManager(Promoted)
YMCA BLUE RIDGE ASSEMBLY
06.2010 - 12.2015
- Responsible for hiring, training, supervising, disciplining, and evaluating dining room staff and supervisors
- Accountable for the success and efficiency of the wellness staff and their individual and team goals
- Prepared all service and dining schedules along with food menus and cafe/store hours
- Maintain up-to-date records and reports pertaining to food service and equipment
- Supervise the dining rooms at every meal along with daily activities in the store and cafe
- Assisted in creating and maintaining a spirit of cooperation and teamwork within the food service department, as well as guest engagement and maintaining quality of service.
Education
Associates in Applied Science -
ASHEVILLE-BUNCOMBE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Asheville, NCHigh school Diploma -
CHARLES D. OWEN HIGH SCHOOL
Black Mtn, NC01.2012
Skills
- Servant Leader
- Conflict Resolution
- Adaptability
- Customer Service
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
Certification
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), 08/22/21
- Real Estate License, 11/24/23
- Certified Personal Trainer, 04/01/16
- AED/First Aid, 04/10/22
- Radiology Certified, 04/10/21
- Nitrous Oxide Certified, 10/09/20
Awards
- YMCA of WNC Staff of the Quarter in 2016
- Essay won to attend the General Assembly of YMCA's in Anaheim, California 2019
Timeline
DentalAssistant II
MOUNTAIN PERIODONTICS
11.2023 - Current
DentalAssistant II
SMILE STARTERS OF ASHEVILLE
09.2020 - 07.2023
HealthyLivingDirector(Promoted)
YMCA OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
09.2015 - 05.2020
DiningRoom/CafeManager(Promoted)
YMCA BLUE RIDGE ASSEMBLY
06.2010 - 12.2015
Associates in Applied Science -
ASHEVILLE-BUNCOMBE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
High school Diploma -
CHARLES D. OWEN HIGH SCHOOL
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), 08/22/21
- Real Estate License, 11/24/23
- Certified Personal Trainer, 04/01/16
- AED/First Aid, 04/10/22
- Radiology Certified, 04/10/21
- Nitrous Oxide Certified, 10/09/20
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