Destiny Gaither
Erin,TN
Summary
Dedicated and skilled dental assistant with 2 years of hands-on experience in providing top-tier patient care. Looking for a long-term job and great team to work with. Skilled with chairside assisting, preparing treatment rooms, and following OSHA/HIPAA guidelines.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Hillcrest Dental
Clarksville, Tennessee
06.2024 - Current
- Trained new dental assistants on office protocols and patient care practices.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments and equipment to ensure safety standards.
- Prepared treatment rooms by straightening and restocking supplies for next patient.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations.
- Prepared Patient X-rays and images for dentist review.
- Answered incoming phone calls and scheduled appointments efficiently.
- Managed and organized patient records using Open Dental software.
Walmart Associate
Walmart
Dickson, Tennessee
07.2021 - 06.2024
- Stocked shelves and organized merchandise to enhance product visibility and accessibility.
- Stocked shelves and organized merchandise.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions.
- Loaded customer merchandise into vehicles, ensuring a smooth and efficient checkout experience.
- Supported team operations by coordinating tasks and ensuring effective workflow.
Education
Dental Assistant
Tennesee College of Applied Technology
Dickson, TN05-2024
Skills
- Instrument sterilization
- X-ray preparation
- Patient record management with Open Dental
- Dental impressions
- Patient care training
- Appointment scheduling
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
Certification
- X-ray
- Coronal Polishing
- Nitrous Monitoring
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Hillcrest Dental
06.2024 - Current
Walmart Associate
Walmart
07.2021 - 06.2024
Dental Assistant
Tennesee College of Applied Technology