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Cali Schmeckpeper

Spokane Valley

Summary

Dedicated and team-oriented, possessing a strong foundation in oral health principles with over 5 years of direct patient experience. Demonstrates adaptability and quick learning abilities, making me well-suited for clinical settings. Deeply understands patient care and essential hygiene practices for dental health roles. Eager to expand knowledge and proficiency in dental hygiene cleanings, assessments, and patient education as a Dental Hygiene Student.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Barista Shift Supervisor

Jitterz Espresso
05.2021 - Current
  • Provide excellent customer service in a friendly, personable manner while multitasking and educating customers of product detail along with processing food and drink orders in a fast-paced and upbeat manner
  • Full understanding of the importance to clean and sanitize the work area, utensils and equipment
  • Facilitated training of new employees joining the team at Jitterz Espresso
  • Ability to manage stress under pressure and prioritize and recall orders during times of high volume or unusual events
  • Self-starting, motivated, and goes above and beyond to ensure that customers are receiving the best possible service and that the coffee stand is being organized and fully stocked during the entirety of my shift
  • Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.

Registered Dental Assistant

Cascade Dental Care
09.2022 - 08.2024
  • Prepare 5-10 patients daily for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery. Assist chairside alongside dentists during procedures as well as sterilizing/disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays and assembling materials. Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by the dentist
  • Expose digital intraoral diagnostic X-rays, CT and 3D scans in accordance with all guidelines, ensuring patient safety and accurate dental assessments
  • Exceptional knowledge and efficient skills using Dentrix Dental Software. Ability to document patients' medical and dental histories, vital signs, and record treatment information for patient records while following privacy laws and maintaining 100% accuracy.
  • Perform child prophylaxis, fluoride varnish application and placement of sealants.
  • Assist the dental hygienist with x-rays, periodontal charting and room sterilization.
  • Maintains a positive attitude under pressure while multitasking in a fast-paced clinical setting, leading to a more positive experience for both staff and patients.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Instruct and educate patients on oral hygiene and necessary treatment using a comforting and engaging demeanor to put patients at ease
  • Assist in the management of dental and medical emergencies with professionalism and a calm manner
  • Team-oriented worker who practices effective communication and availability to provide extra help to teammates when needed
  • Requirements to schedule patients back for recommended treatment to keep the patient flow at a good pace and to ensure the schedule is consistently being filled
  • Experienced in helping the front office with scheduling patients, making phone calls to patients, patient referrals, exposure to the insurance claim process and collecting co-pays and outstanding balances using a paperless document system

Certified Nursing Assistant

Life Care Centers of America
10.2019 - 05.2021
  • Provides quality nursing care to residents by assisting in ADL's such as, assisting with hygiene, serving meals, feeding residents as necessary, ambulating, turning and positioning
  • Advocate and promote residents rights, dignity, freedom of choice and their individuality
  • Performed various tasks assigned by the charge nurse including vital signs, residents' weights, applying creams/ointments, collecting specimens, as well as lifting, moving, and transporting residents, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Attends to the individual needs of residents including assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, range of motion, communicating, or other needs in keeping with the individuals' care requirements
  • Charting and documentation of residents' ADL's through the Point of Care paperless medical documentation system following HIPAA laws and maintaining accuracy.
  • Responsible for following universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs
  • As well as compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior

Barista

The Human Bean
01.2016 - 09.2019
  • Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly to ensure satisfaction and foster loyalty.
  • Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise. Helped by giving positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
  • Assisted in inventory management to maintain adequate stock levels and reduce wastage.

Education

General Health Science - Dental Hygiene

North Idaho College
Coeur d' Alene, ID
05-2025

General Studies - Pre-Nursing

Portland Community College
Portland, OR
06.2018

Skills

  • Active Dental Assistant Registration through Washington dept of Health
  • Direct patient care
  • BLS and CPR certification
  • HIPAA training
  • Electronic charting using virtual systems
  • Patient relations
  • Strong work ethic
  • Continuing education commitment
  • Customer service
  • Detail-oriented mindset

Certification

  • Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) - Washington state Dental Board.
  • SealantFluoride Application Certificate - Washington Department of Health
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
  • Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification - Washington state Dental Board.
  • Home Health Aide Certification (HHA) - National Association for Home Care & Hospice or state-specific agencies.

Timeline

Registered Dental Assistant

Cascade Dental Care
09.2022 - 08.2024

Barista Shift Supervisor

Jitterz Espresso
05.2021 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Life Care Centers of America
10.2019 - 05.2021

Barista

The Human Bean
01.2016 - 09.2019

General Studies - Pre-Nursing

Portland Community College

General Health Science - Dental Hygiene

North Idaho College

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