Open To Work
Christa Johnson
Whitmore Lake,MI
Work Preference
Summary
Certified Dental Assistant with over 30 years experience.
Experienced with patient care and dental procedure support, ensuring smooth clinic operations. Utilizes effective sterilization and infection control practices for safe environment. Knowledge of dental software and radiography, enhancing patient care quality and clinic efficiency.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cultivator
Excel Farms
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Cultivated diverse crops using advanced hydroponic systems to enhance yield quality and sustainability.
- Monitored plant growth and health, implementing integrated pest management techniques to minimize crop loss.
- Optimized nutrient delivery protocols, ensuring efficient resource use and promoting vigorous plant development.
- Trained junior cultivators on best practices for cultivation techniques and safety procedures in the greenhouse environment.
- Improved plant growth and health by implementing proper cultivation techniques and environmental controls.
Landscape Worker
Sun and Shade Designs
08.2018 - 04.2023
- Operated landscaping tools and equipment to maintain high-quality outdoor spaces.
- Executed planting, pruning, and mulching tasks to enhance aesthetic appeal of landscapes.
- Collaborated with team members to complete landscape projects within designated timelines.
- Trained new workers on safe operation of tools and proper horticultural techniques.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Maintained clean worksites throughout projects by removing debris, trimming overgrown plants, and keeping tools organized.
Surgical Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist
Randall Penn Commerce
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Assisted in surgical procedures by providing sterile instruments and supplies to the surgical team.
- Collaborated with surgeons and nurses to ensure efficient workflow during operations.
- Prepared operating rooms by cleaning, sterilizing, and organizing equipment prior to surgeries.
- Monitored patient vital signs and maintained safety protocols throughout surgical procedures.
- Implemented inventory management systems for surgical supplies, enhancing availability and reducing waste.
Dental Assistant
Smile Innovations
01.2008 - 01.2010
Dental Assistant
University Of Michigan
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Graduate Prosthodontics
Surgical Assistant/Implant Coordinator
Michigan OMS
01.2003 - 01.2003
Chair side Assistant
Obregon Family Dentistry
01.1999 - 01.2003
Temporary Dental Assistant Work
Peak Performers
01.1996 - 01.2007
- Chair side Assistant/Front Desk
Field Service Representative
Mosaic Inforce Inc.
01.1996 - 01.2003
- Marketing research
Lincoln Dental Center
01.1991 - 01.1993
Education
CDA -
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI01.2003
Pre-Requirements - undefined
Oakland Community College
Farmington Hills, MI01.2000
Skills
- 2 - 4 Handed Dentistry, Sterilization, Digital X-Ray, Impressions, Pour Models, Make whitening and retainer trays Make Temporary Crowns, Cosmetic cases-Veneer and complete dental makeover Make Custom trays Boost whitening system Implant Coordinator Pack Cord Adjust Partials-Crowns-Dentures Snore appliance Assist in Oral Surgery procedures ie: wisdom tooth removal, single tooth removal, biopsy removal, and dental implant placement Knowledgeable with Cerec crown machine and Biolase Laser machine Periodontal assistant Oral and Maxillofacial assistant Patient Processing File Charts Insurance and Collections Recall Answer Phone Scheduling Organization Computer Skills; Eaglesoft, Microdent and Computer Age
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant 2003-2015
- CPR 1993
- X-Ray 1993
- BLS 2024
- ACLS 2024
Timeline
Cultivator
Excel Farms
09.2024 - 09.2025
Landscape Worker
Sun and Shade Designs
08.2018 - 04.2023
Surgical Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist
Randall Penn Commerce
01.2010 - 01.2013
Dental Assistant
Smile Innovations
01.2008 - 01.2010
Dental Assistant
University Of Michigan
01.2006 - 01.2007
Surgical Assistant/Implant Coordinator
Michigan OMS
01.2003 - 01.2003
Chair side Assistant
Obregon Family Dentistry
01.1999 - 01.2003
Temporary Dental Assistant Work
Peak Performers
01.1996 - 01.2007
Field Service Representative
Mosaic Inforce Inc.
01.1996 - 01.2003
Lincoln Dental Center
01.1991 - 01.1993
Pre-Requirements - undefined
Oakland Community College
CDA -
Washtenaw Community College