Carissa Golden
Clinton,Tennessee
Summary
Highly motivated and meticulous individual with proven ability to maintain a safe and clean environment for patients, as well as assist dentists in all aspects of patient oral care. Skilled in performing preventive and restorative dental treatments, x-rays, and lab work. Experienced in patient record keeping, with a commitment to excellent customer service. Ambitious individual with strong organizational and multitasking skills, as well as an aptitude for technology. Ready to apply knowledge and skills to any challenge.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
East Tennessee Pediatric Dentistry
01.2024 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- 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.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Facilitated patient education on oral hygiene practices, contributing to improved dental health.
- Enhanced patient rapport by consistently delivering compassionate and professional care.
- Prepared treatment areas for patient care, ensuring sterile and organized environment.
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Steve Hammons
07.2020 - 07.2023
- Set up dental instruments and supplies in alignment with dentist preferences
- Educated patients on proper oral care habits and disease prevention
- Offered gentle support and delivered compassionate care during dental procedures
- Transferred instruments and provided suction during procedures
- Sterilized and disinfected instruments and treatment rooms
- Liaised between patients and dentist to explain and support treatment plan
- Assisted with ordering supplies and maintaining inventory
- Developed positive relationships with patients and colleagues
- Made patient reminder calls and followed up on missed appointments
- Performed various clerical and administrative functions, such as ordering, and maintaining inventory of supplies
- Answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate staff
Food Service Director
Morning Pointe Assisted Living
06.2018 - 11.2019
- Kept accurate records in compliance with sanitation and food service requirements
- Established standards for personnel performance and customer service
- Reviewed menus and analyzed recipes to assess labor and overhead costs
- Coordinated kitchen workflow to optimize supply usage and preparation time
- Monitored compliance with health and fire regulations to reduce risk
- Scheduled staff hours and allocated resources to maximize team member performance
- Investigated and resolved complaints regarding food quality and service
- Maintained food and equipment inventories to support business demand
- Monitored food preparation and presentation to enforce adherence to portion sizes and quality standards
Cook
Morning Pointe Assisted Living
06.2018 - 11.2019
- Performed some food preparation and service tasks, such as cooking, clearing tables, and serving food and drinks when necessary
- Scheduled and received deliveries and verified goods received against paperwork
- Estimated food and beverage consumption to determine purchasing requirements
- Monitored budgets and payroll records to verify authorization of expenditures
- Assessed staffing needs and recruited staff, using methods such as newspaper advertisements and attendance at job fairs
Cook
02.2015 - 07.2018
- Cooked food according to recipes set by establishment
- Monitored food items, maintaining minimum guidelines for temperature, taste, and quality
- Stored and rotated food products properly, maintaining freshness
- Adjusted food preparation techniques to accommodate for changing dietary needs
- Maintained temperatures of food products to reduce illness or waste
- Followed recipes set by establishment to meet nutritional requirements
- Operated industrial ovens, stoves and grills to prepare food
- Stocked, rotated and faced products with attention to product quality and expiration dates
Education
Registered Dental Assistant - Dentistry
Dental Staff School of Knoxville
Knoxville, TN05.2020
High School Diploma -
Clinton High School
Clinton, TN05.2009
Skills
- Restorative Procedures
- Temporary Restorations
- Instrument Selection
- Disinfecting Rooms and Equipment
- Placing Crowns
- Radiation Protection
- Chair Side Assistance
- Dental Office Administration
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Inventory Replenishment
- Autoclave Operation
- Personable Communication
- Payment Collection
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Treatment Room Cleanup
- Patient Schedule Management
Certification
- Registered Dental Assistant, #0000027626
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring
- Coronal Polishing
- Dental Radiology
Timeline
Dental Assistant
East Tennessee Pediatric Dentistry
01.2024 - Current
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. Steve Hammons
07.2020 - 07.2023
Food Service Director
Morning Pointe Assisted Living
06.2018 - 11.2019
Cook
Morning Pointe Assisted Living
06.2018 - 11.2019
Cook
02.2015 - 07.2018
Registered Dental Assistant - Dentistry
Dental Staff School of Knoxville
High School Diploma -
Clinton High School
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