Danita Cope
Ringgold,GA
Summary
Motivated Dental Assistant student with a background in medical reception and staff support, offering a strong foundation in patient care, administrative coordination, and clinical assistance. Experienced in managing patient interactions, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring smooth daily operations. Passionate about oral health and compassionate patient care, with training in dental procedures and infection control. Eager to contribute to a fast-paced dental practice while continuing to grow professionally.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Beaming Operator
Propex Operating Company
10.2016 - Current
- Quality Control: Monitors the process for broken ends or defects, ensuring the product meets quality standards.
- Safety & Compliance: Adheres to all safety protocols, including wearing protective equipment and following 5S standards.
- Data Reporting: Records production data, such as material usage and efficiency numbers.
- Machine Operation: Sets up and operates beaming/warping machinery, adjusting parameters like speed and tension.
- Material Preparation: Threads yarn packages through stop motions, back reeds, and expanders.
Associate
Old Navy
01.2014 - 10.2016
- Customer Service: Proactively engaged with roughly 50 customers a day to assist with product location, outfitting, and styling advice.
- Operational Efficiency: Efficiently processed transactions and supported shipment processing or online order fulfillment.
- Sales & Loyalty: Assisted in driving sales by promoting brand loyalty programs and credit cards.
- Merchandising & Maintenance: Supported store merchandising, restocking, and organizing the sales floor and fitting rooms.
Medical Receptionist
Millennium Medical & Weight Loss Center
03.2010 - 01.2014
- Patient Intake: Greeted 25 patients daily, verified identification/insurance, registered new patients, and updated demographics in Electronic Health Records (EHR).
- Medical Staff Support: Roomed patients, collected vital signs, and documented chief complaints.
- Scheduling: Scheduled/rescheduled patient appointments, as well as managed appointment reminders.
- Front Desk Management: Answered multi-line phones, directed calls, and handled mail.
- Financial Tasks: Collected co-pays, processed payments, and managed patient balances.
Education
Dental Assistant Certificate of Completion - Dental Assistant
Dalton Dental Assistant School
Dalton, GA06-2026
Nail Technology Certificate - Nail Technology
Miller-Motte Technical College
Chattanooga, TN2007
Skills
- Dentrix Software
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Patient Intake
- Chairside Assist
- X-Rays
- Treatment Room Set Up
- Instrument Sterilization and Preparation
- Treatment Tray Set Up
- Patient Education
- CPR/BLS Certification
Timeline
Beaming Operator
Propex Operating Company
10.2016 - Current
Associate
Old Navy
01.2014 - 10.2016
Medical Receptionist
Millennium Medical & Weight Loss Center
03.2010 - 01.2014
Dental Assistant Certificate of Completion - Dental Assistant
Dalton Dental Assistant School
Nail Technology Certificate - Nail Technology
Miller-Motte Technical College