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Cierra Palmer

Louisville,KY

Summary

Compassionate and caring Dental Hygiene Assistant with several years of experience providing quality patient and customer service. Known for creating welcoming experiences while demonstrating strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through. Reliable and adaptable professional with a commitment to accuracy, effective communication, and supporting positive patient interactions.

Overview

1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Dental Hygiene Assistant

Mortenson Family Dental
Louisville, KY
09.2023 - Current
  • Assisted dental hygienists during patient cleanings and examinations.
  • Prepared treatment rooms with necessary tools and equipment for procedures.
  • Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.

• Managed patient scheduling, appointment confirmations, cancellations, and incoming phone calls.

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Mortenson Family Dental
Louisville, USA
07.2022 - 12.2022
  • Assisted Dentist with fillings and extractions
  • Completed patient x-rays
  • Obtained patient vitals before in office procedures
  • Set up, restocked and sterilized rooms

Dental Assistant Externship

Parkside Family Dental
11.2021 - 02.2022
  • Assisted Dentist with fillings and extractions
  • Completed patient x-rays
  • Obtained patient vitals before in office procedures
  • Set up, restocked and sterilized rooms

Material Handler

RX Crossroads at McKesson
, USA
09.2018 - 10.2021
  • Verified lot numbers and products including medications
  • Fulfilled and packed orders efficiently to be shipped out to clients and medical facilities
  • Worked as a team to ensure daily quotas were met

Package Handler (Earn to Learn)

UPS
09.2017 - 11.2017
  • Checked and loaded items from shoot to can, reached daily volume needed
  • Checked for hazardous materials; maintained attentive and consistent speed

Summer Intern

Thornton’s
06.2017 - 09.2017
  • Sorted and filled store invoices and receipts; assisted with daily restocking
  • Assisted customers with orders and selling products
  • Managed cleaning and sanitizing store, store front, and restrooms

Education

Comprehensive Dental Assisting Program -

MEDQUEST COLLEGE
Louisville, KY

Skills

  • FOUR-HANDED ASSISTING
  • PLACEMENT OF AMALGAMS AND COMPOSITES
  • DENTAL CHARTING
  • STERILIZATION
  • BLEACHING TRAY FABRICATION
  • POUR UP MODELS
  • FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS
  • TREATMENT PLANNING AND CONSULTATIONS
  • DENTAL SOFTWARE (OPENDENTAL)
  • PATIENT RECEIVING AND SCHEDULING
  • PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS
  • DENTAL LAW AND ETHICS
  • OSHA/HIPPA
  • PATIENT EDUCATION

Certification

  • Expanded Duties Dental Assistant
  • Kentucky Radiation Technique
  • Kentucky Radiation Safety
  • CPR – American Health Association (BLS)

Timeline

Dental Hygiene Assistant

Mortenson Family Dental
09.2023 - Current

Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Mortenson Family Dental
07.2022 - 12.2022

Dental Assistant Externship

Parkside Family Dental
11.2021 - 02.2022

Material Handler

RX Crossroads at McKesson
09.2018 - 10.2021

Package Handler (Earn to Learn)

UPS
09.2017 - 11.2017

Summer Intern

Thornton’s
06.2017 - 09.2017

Comprehensive Dental Assisting Program -

MEDQUEST COLLEGE
Cierra Palmer