Debra Phelps
Cape May Court House,NJ
Summary
Dental Assistant with proven expertise in dental radiography and exceptional patient relations, honed at the United States Coast Guard. Excelled in maintaining sterile environments and enhancing dentist efficiency through skilled chairside support, fostering team collaboration, significantly improving patient satisfaction and dental health outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant
United States Coast Guard- Sterling
10.2005 - 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.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dental office, creating welcoming atmosphere for patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ocean City High School
Ocean City, NJ06-1983
Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Cape May County Technical School
Cape May Court House, NJ06-2002
Skills
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Sterilization techniques
- X-ray processing
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Cross-training capabilities
Certification
- Radiation Health and Safety Certification (RHS) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
- Infection Control Certification (ICE) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- Cyber Security Awareness
License
State of New Jersey Dental Radiology
License Number- 636594
Timeline
Dental Assistant
United States Coast Guard- Sterling
10.2005 - Current
- Radiation Health and Safety Certification (RHS) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
- Infection Control Certification (ICE) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- Cyber Security Awareness
High School Diploma -
Ocean City High School
Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Cape May County Technical School
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